The difference between Dinner and Luncheon
When used as nouns, dinner means a midday meal , whereas luncheon means a formal meal served in the middle of the day.
When used as verbs, dinner means to eat a dinner, whereas luncheon means to eat luncheon.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dinner and Luncheon
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Dinner as a noun:
A midday meal .
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Dinner as a noun:
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
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Dinner as a noun:
An evening meal.
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Dinner as a noun:
A meal given to an animal.
Examples:
"Give the dog its dinner."
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Dinner as a noun:
A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.
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Dinner as a noun (uncountable):
The food provided or consumed at any such meal.
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Dinner as a verb (intransitive):
To eat a dinner.
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Dinner as a verb (transitive):
To provide (someone) with a dinner.
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Luncheon as a noun:
A formal meal served in the middle of the day.
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Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):
Any midday meal; lunch.
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Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):
A lump of food.
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Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):
A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.
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Luncheon as a verb (intransitive, dated):
To eat luncheon.