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: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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This is definitely elegant, but with a backbone that invites pairing with a spicy sausage or a multi-course brunch rather than a triple-crème cheese.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The daylong tour takes riders to Childress Vineyard or Sophie’s Cork & Ale for brunch, then allows guests to choose three other vineyards from the remaining five to visit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Christmas Day brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $50 per person.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Their newest establishment is our top off-mountain pick for daily brunch (a great start to any lazy ski day) and Thursday–Saturday evening fare.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
breakfast + lunch
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
brunch
noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology
breakfast and lunch
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