: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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One piece of archival footage shows Stewart lambasting an employee behind the scenes for using a paring knife to cut an orange for Easter brunch.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
One brunch fundraiser in Los Angeles this summer netted $700,000, split between his campaign and eight Democrats running for Senate in swing states.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Muriel's and Gris-Gris are hosting witches brunches today.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Available today the capsule features 40 items ideal for holiday dressing and special occasions such as intimate family dinners, brunches, and beyond.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
One brunch fundraiser in Los Angeles this summer netted $700,000, split between his campaign and eight Democrats running for Senate in swing states.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Muriel's and Gris-Gris are hosting witches brunches today.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Available today the capsule features 40 items ideal for holiday dressing and special occasions such as intimate family dinners, brunches, and beyond.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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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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