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

Recent Examples on the Web Putting Hungarian producers in the spotlight is owner Barbara Angeli-Poisson’s mission at this rustic-tinged restaurant (think brick walls and bales of hay) serving everyday brunches and dinners centered on nostalgic yet refined Hungarian dishes. Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 Enjoy kegs & eggs, brunch creations and festive atmosphere. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 From an Easter brunch at Angeline’s to a buffet service at Church and Union and more, there’s something for everyone. Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 Dutch Baby This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 The menu will include breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dessert options. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 Breakfast options include a sausage and egg sandwich, smoked salmon bagel, a Greek yogurt parfait and Giada's oatmeal made with steel cut oats, orange segments, toasted Marcona almonds, extra-virgin olive oil and Maldon sea salt. Keith Lee reviewed a gluten-free brunch spot in Phoenix: 'Crying. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 Kashira Al-Sabir, a human resources assistant who was watching the Super Bowl at the Mexican restaurant Mission, has grown accustomed to paying $120 a head for brunch. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Set out the dish right from the oven and let your brunch guests top their own servings with avocado slices, cheese, lime, and fresh cilantro. 27 of 31 Cheesy Egg Breakfast Sliders View Recipe A tray of these cheesy egg sandwiches is our food editor's go-to holiday breakfast. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'brunch.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near brunch

Cite this Entry

“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

brunch

noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology

breakfast and lunch

More from Merriam-Webster on brunch

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!