: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebDowntown Detroit will soon welcome a new place to find over-the-top milkshakes, loaded fries, and a boozy brunch. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Netflix and Disney are throwing this year’s big bashes, while Paramount cornered the pre-event space on Saturday and AMC Networks held a brunch on Sunday. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Also perfect for a festive brunch or light supper with a green salad. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 The cooks must make a day’s worth of meals on a budget of $30, including a brunch and enough leftovers for a dinner. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 The Mobius Foods pop-up offers a weekend brunch, and Yabba Dabba Doo’s also stops by Wednesday and Thursday evenings serving up nachos and smash burgers during bar hours. Allison Jack, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 For a casual brunch, wear it with jeans, jewelry, and a pair of sneakers. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Those looking for a more intimate dining experience might opt for dinner with inventive cocktails at old school spot Gage & Tollner or a lively brunch at Michael Solomonov’s new restaurant Laser Wolf. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 July 2022 On its final day, Bob Schneider and Shiny Ribs perform during a musical brunch. Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
breakfast + lunch
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
brunch
noun
ˈbrənch
: a meal that combines breakfast and lunch and is usually eaten in late morning