# lunchbox vs luncheon

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lunchbox
*noun · IPA /ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks/ · frequency rank #40,786*
A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

### luncheon
*noun · IPA /ˈlʌn(t)ʃən/ · frequency rank #19,384*
A formal meal served in the middle of the day.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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