luncheon

US /ˈlʌntʃən/

Definition

a midday meal

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The annual awards luncheon will be held in the hotel ballroom.

Easy attend a luncheon
to be present at an event or meeting regarding a luncheon
Medium annual luncheon meeting
describing annual luncheon meeting ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
Hard host a formal diplomatic luncheon
to host a formal diplomatic luncheon, meaning to be the host of or for
Very Hard lavish fundraising luncheon gala
to lavish fundraising luncheon gala, meaning to expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

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