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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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 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 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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