The difference between Luncheon and Tiffin

When used as nouns, luncheon means a formal meal served in the middle of the day, whereas tiffin means a (light) midday meal or snack.

When used as verbs, luncheon means to eat luncheon, whereas tiffin means to eat a (light) midday meal or snack.

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  1. Luncheon as a noun:

    A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

  2. Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):

    Any midday meal; lunch.

  3. Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):

    A lump of food.

  4. Luncheon as a noun (obsolete):

    A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast.

  1. Luncheon as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To eat luncheon.

  1. Tiffin as a noun (Britain, India):

    A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.

  2. Tiffin as a noun (Britain, India):

    A container used to carry a tiffin; tiffin box, tiffin carrier, tiffin container.

  1. Tiffin as a verb (Britain, India, intransitive):

    To eat a (light) midday meal or snack.

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