"power lunch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power lunch where big-time over a sit-down meal [canonical], power lunches [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American journalist Lee Eisenberg in 1979, in the Esquire article “America’s Most Powerful Lunch.” Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q16202556|in=1979|nobycat=1}} Coined by American journalist Lee Eisenberg in 1979 Head templates: {{en-noun}} power lunch (plural power lunches)
  1. A working lunch at which bosses make business decisions or hold important discussions. Wikipedia link: Esquire (magazine) Categories (topical): Business, Meals Related terms: power coffee

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