Antonyms for luncheons
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : luhn-chuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlʌn tʃən |
Definition of luncheons
Origin :- "light repast between mealtimes," 1650s (lunching; spelling luncheon by 1706); earlier "thick piece, hunk," 1570s (luncheon), of uncertain origin. Perhaps northern English dialectal lunch "hunk of bread or cheese" (1580s; probably from Spanish lonja "a slice," literally "loin"), blended with or influenced by nuncheon (Middle English nonechenche, mid-14c.) "light mid-day meal," from none "noon" (see noon) + schench "drink," from Old English scenc, from scencan "pour out."
- Despite the form lunching in the 1650s source OED discounts that it possibly could be from lunch (v.), which is much later. It suggests perhaps an analogy with truncheon, etc. Especially in reference to an early afternoon meal eaten by those who have a noontime dinner.
- As in meal : noun food, often taken by several individuals
- As in party : noun social gathering
- As in snack : noun tiny meal
- As in lunch : noun midday meal
- As in soiree : noun party
- The only way we can help her is to treat her well and invite her to our parties and luncheons.
- Extract from : « Marjorie Dean » by Pauline Lester
- Let it be sufficient if I say that it was at one of these dinners or luncheons.
- Extract from : « In Africa » by John T. McCutcheon
- We were invited to breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and dances every night.
- Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston
- Get the soft kind that can be spread on bread for luncheons.
- Extract from : « Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts » by Girl Scouts
- The other canoeists remained where they were, and ate their luncheons together.
- Extract from : « The Rival Campers Ashore » by Ruel Perley Smith
- At bachelor dinners and at luncheons cheese is served with salad.
- Extract from : « The Complete Bachelor » by Walter Germain
- She took an interest in our game after one of Christopher's luncheons with her.
- Extract from : « Last Words » by Juliana Horatia Ewing
- For luncheons I should have split pea pure, or a thick bean soup.
- Extract from : « Living on a Little » by Caroline French Benton
- The luncheons were simple repasts, but lasted all the longer.
- Extract from : « The Iron Ration » by George Abel Schreiner
- Luncheons are very fashionable in England, especially on Sunday.
- Extract from : « The Art of Entertaining » by M. E. W. Sherwood
Synonyms for luncheons
- affair
- amusement
- at-home
- ball
- banquet
- barbecue
- bash
- bite
- bite to eat
- blowout
- blue plate
- board
- break
- breakfast
- brunch
- carousal
- carousing
- carryout
- celebration
- chow
- chow time
- cocktails
- coffee klatch
- collation
- coming-out
- cookout
- dessert
- din-din
- dinner
- diversion
- do
- eats
- entertainment
- fare
- feast
- feed
- festive occasion
- festivity
- fete
- fun
- function
- gala
- get-together
- goodies
- grub
- high tea
- light meal
- lunch
- luncheon
- mess
- midnight snack
- morsel
- movable feast
- munch
- munchies
- nibble
- nosh
- occasion
- orgy
- pickings
- picnic
- piece
- potluck
- prom
- reception
- refection
- refreshment
- regalement
- repast
- riot
- shindig
- snack
- social
- soiree
- special
- splurge
- spread
- spree
- square meal
- supper
- table
- tea
- tidbit
- together banquet
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