brunch

noun

: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

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Another option in Trolley Pub’s lineup is the Sunday Brunch and Roll Tour, which gets you a Ruby Sunshine brunch menu item, a brunch beverage such as Mimosa or Bloody Mary and a tour lasting an hour and a half. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025 Remy, serving French fare for dinner, as well as a Champagne brunch and five-course dessert experience. Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 Wear them at the office with straight-leg jeans and a blouse, or pair them with a sundress for brunch. Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 The restaurant will also offer a brunch menu on weekends, from 11am-3pm, and sunset hour specials from 3pm-5pm. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brunch

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brunch was in 1895

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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

brunch

noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology

breakfast and lunch

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