"luncheon" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ [UK] Audio: en-us-luncheon.ogg [US] Forms: luncheon [singular], luncheons [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A luncheon is a formal meal served in the middle of the day.
    Sense id: simple-luncheon-en-noun-UT7x5cm4
  2. Luncheon is luncheon meat.
    Sense id: simple-luncheon-en-noun-newLHJ4q
     
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