: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Move over pancakes, waffles, and french toast—brunch just got a little more exciting thanks to this French dish.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Zoë Kravitz tried a few Coachella trend at once at the Harper's Bazaar and Coach private brunch in 2015.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The rosy, aromatic drink is perfect for a garden party, warm-weather wedding, or Mother’s Day brunch.
—Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Here are nine of the best brunch restaurants in the Midwest, from Louisville to Detroit, worth a visit.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Zoë Kravitz tried a few Coachella trend at once at the Harper's Bazaar and Coach private brunch in 2015.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The rosy, aromatic drink is perfect for a garden party, warm-weather wedding, or Mother’s Day brunch.
—Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Here are nine of the best brunch restaurants in the Midwest, from Louisville to Detroit, worth a visit.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 14 Apr. 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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