luncheon

Meanings

Noun

• A formal meal served in the middle of the day.
• Any midday meal; lunch.
• A lump of food.
• A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.

Verb

• To eat luncheon.

Origin

• From earlier lunching, of uncertain origin.
• Possibly related to lunch, q.v. It is unclear which came first. Possibly influenced by nuncheon.