: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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All that’s left to do is wake up, bake the brunch dishes according to the recipe instructions, pour yourself a mimosa or cup of coffee, and welcome your guests with a smile.
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CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The Breakers has 10 restaurants; highlights include the Seafood Bar, with its marine decor and extensive menu, while brunch in The Circle is the stuff of south Florida legend.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Stations with grab-and-go pastries, warm cider, fresh coffee, and bites, plus a brunch buffet.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Serving up a slice is decadence on a plate, with a little brunch flair.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The Breakers has 10 restaurants; highlights include the Seafood Bar, with its marine decor and extensive menu, while brunch in The Circle is the stuff of south Florida legend.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Stations with grab-and-go pastries, warm cider, fresh coffee, and bites, plus a brunch buffet.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Serving up a slice is decadence on a plate, with a little brunch flair.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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