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noun [ C ] UK /ˌwɜː.kɪŋ ˈbrek.fəst/ US /ˌwɝː.kɪŋ ˈbrek.fəst/
a meal at the beginning of the day during which work is done or discussed:
He was having a working breakfast with some colleagues.
He is known to ring political colleagues in the early hours to discuss proposals in a speech and
enjoys working breakfasts.
luncheon
noun [ C or U ] UK /ˈlʌn.tʃən/ US /ˈlʌn.tʃən/
formal for lunch
cocktail party
noun [ C ] UK /ˈkɒk.teɪl ˌpɑː.ti/ US /ˈkɑːk.teɪl ˌpɑːr.tt i/
a formal party with alcoholic drinks, usually in the early evening
appetizer
noun [ C ] uk usually appetiser UK /ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zər/ US /ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɚ/
a small amount of food eaten before a meal:
At 6.30 everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge.
guest of honour
noun [ C ] uk us guest of honor UK /ˌɡest əv ˈɒn.ər/ US /ˌɡest əv ˈɑː.nɚ/
the most important person at a social occasion:
The prime minister was the guest of honour at the dinner.
aperitif
noun [ C ] UK /əˌper.əˈtiːf/ US /əˌper.əˈtiːf/
an alcoholic drink, especially one that is drunk before a meal:
Would you like an aperitif before dinner?