: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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This casserole is rich, delicious, and worthy of any Thanksgiving brunch or Christmas morning breakfast.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
If time allows, stop in for French toast banh mi during Sunday brunch, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Jamul 23: Situated to take advantage of the resort’s best views, the restaurant is the hotel’s fine dining venue that is open for daily brunch and dinner, featuring a variety of American and international dishes.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Setting the theme for the day was the opening of the annual brunch of Democratic county chairs.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
If time allows, stop in for French toast banh mi during Sunday brunch, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Jamul 23: Situated to take advantage of the resort’s best views, the restaurant is the hotel’s fine dining venue that is open for daily brunch and dinner, featuring a variety of American and international dishes.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Setting the theme for the day was the opening of the annual brunch of Democratic county chairs.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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