: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Wear it with wide-leg trousers and loafers if you’re headed to the office or pair it with jeans for brunch with friends.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, hundreds of filmmakers—many of them alumni of those labs and workshops—gathered at the resort for an annual directors’ brunch.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
For slightly more casual but still delicious dining, head to the Foundry Grill, which also serves breakfast and a decadent Sunday brunch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether pairing with a pork chop or pot roast for a hearty dinner or serving alongside preserves and whipped butter at brunch, angel biscuits are ideal for any meal and every occasion.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, hundreds of filmmakers—many of them alumni of those labs and workshops—gathered at the resort for an annual directors’ brunch.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
For slightly more casual but still delicious dining, head to the Foundry Grill, which also serves breakfast and a decadent Sunday brunch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Whether pairing with a pork chop or pot roast for a hearty dinner or serving alongside preserves and whipped butter at brunch, angel biscuits are ideal for any meal and every occasion.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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