luncheons
Formal noon gatherings
Luncheons is the plural of luncheon, a somewhat formal word for a midday meal, especially one served at a planned gathering: The charity hosts annual luncheons for donors.
Luncheon carries a more ceremonial tone than lunch, suggesting events with invitations, speeches, or business agendas rather than casual eating.
Self-service meal display
- sandwichesFilled bread slices
- saladsMixed vegetables served cold
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
soup · charcuterie · crostini · bruschetta · hors-d'oeuvres · vol-au-vents · cold-cuts · croissants
Formal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- invitationsRequests to attend
decorum · protocol · refinement · manners · propriety · elegance · napkins · silverware
Building professional relationships
- deal-makingNegotiating agreements between parties
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
- executivesSenior corporate officers
corporate · clients · partnership · roundtable · agenda · presentation · collaboration · meeting
Collection of people meeting
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- minglingCasual social interaction
fellowship · entertaining · conviviality · camaraderie · reunion · celebration · club · bridal
Day's exact middle
- breakInterrupt continuity
- weekdayNon-weekend calendar day
- workdayStandard labor period
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
dining-room · patio · terrace · sunshine · leisurely · scheduled · reservations · restaurant
buffet
Self-service meal display
- sandwichesFilled bread slices
- saladsMixed vegetables served cold
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
canapes · soup · charcuterie · crostini · bruschetta · hors-d'oeuvres · vol-au-vents · cold-cuts · croissants · scones
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
invitations · decorum · protocol · refinement · manners · propriety · elegance · napkins · silverware · centerpieces
networking
Building professional relationships
- deal-makingNegotiating agreements between parties
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
executives · corporate · clients · partnership · roundtable · agenda · presentation · collaboration · meeting · professional
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
mingling · fellowship · entertaining · conviviality · camaraderie · reunion · celebration · club · bridal · retirement
noon
Day's exact middle
cafeteria · dining-room · patio · terrace · sunshine · leisurely · scheduled · reservations · restaurant · venue
- chamberchamber of commerce, membership dues, dues, member benefits, board of directors
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, wedding
- high societygossip, socialites, socialite, aristocrats, aristocrat
- alumni associationslocal chapters, regional chapters, dues, newsletters
luncheonsdinners
Main evening meals
breakfasts · suppers · brunches · midnight feasts · midnight snacks
luncheonsgrab-and-go meals
Prepackaged ready-to-eat items
picnics · TV dinners · snacks · fast food · potlucks
luncheonssnacks
Light bites between meals
nibbles · appetizers · finger food · hors d'oeuvres · light bites
- luncheon meatPrecooked processed meat product
- luncheon loafProcessed cold cut block
- bridal luncheonPre-wedding daytime gathering
- luncheon sausageProcessed cold meat