: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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To close out the festival on Sunday, Blige will host a gospel brunch at Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square before The Clark Sisters take the stage at Brooklyn Paramount later that night for a concert.
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Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Baked Brie Bites 39 of 40 Chicks in a Blanket
These delicious bites are a great way to start any brunch off on a happy note.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
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Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Baked Brie Bites 39 of 40 Chicks in a Blanket
These delicious bites are a great way to start any brunch off on a happy note.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for brunch
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 5 May. 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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