luncheon

/ˈlʌn(t)ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

2

A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.

3

Any midday meal; lunch.

4

A lump of food.

5

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

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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