Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: luncheon
IPA transcription: [l'ʌntʃən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: lunch, luncheon, tiffin, dejeuner
    Meaning: a midday meal
Usage examples
  • "What about luncheon?
  • "'And Lord Dorimont went away directly after luncheon.'
  • 'What has his highness ordered for luncheon?' asked the head cook.
  • He had gone to see Joe, arriving during luncheon, in the expectation of seeing her alone again.
  • The count provided a light luncheon in his quarters after the ladies had gone over the fortress.
  • He gave Peter and me luncheon, and was altogether very civil and inclined to talk about the war.
  • When returning home with the children before luncheon, I met a cavalcade of our party riding to view some ruins.
  • "In town my mornings are so much occupied that I find it more convenient to read the newspapers after luncheon."
  • He marched into the Inn, ordered the best luncheon that could be provided at so short a notice, and sat down to eat it in the coffee-room.
  • I forgot to have luncheon to-day, and your tea has given me a keen anticipation for dinner; my zest would be embarrassing to you, and past my control.