: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Also on tap: live mariachi during brunch 1-3 p.m. and fire shows at 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The butter can be spread on top of the waffles or mixed into the batter, adding a unique twist to your traditional brunch spread.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and gospel brunch on day four.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The Nickel offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and happy hour.
—Margaret Jackson, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The butter can be spread on top of the waffles or mixed into the batter, adding a unique twist to your traditional brunch spread.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and gospel brunch on day four.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The Nickel offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and happy hour.
—Margaret Jackson, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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brunch
noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology
breakfast and lunch
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