brunch

noun

\ ˈbrənch

Definition of brunch

: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

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Certainly that's what we were all told when prosecco started taking over the brunch scene in the '00s. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Prosecco Isn't the Champagne of Italy, Franciacorta Is," 15 Mar. 2019 Pair a spritzy cocktail with their heavenly Crème Brûlée French Toast for brunch or cap off the day with a classic fish dinner. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "20 Restaurants That Will Stay Open on Easter Sunday," 12 Mar. 2019 In response, Liquor Lab is offering a class on how to make booze-free brunch drinks, says founder Owen Meyer. — Anne Kadet, WSJ, "Dry January Has New York Bartenders Mixing $10 Mocktails," 22 Jan. 2019 Spotted out with her friend, and fellow style star, Jaden Smith in Los Angeles on December 16, Kendall wore an ultra-casual brunch look that was both practical and cozy. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner’s Braless Brunch Look Is the Perfect Solution for Wearing a Crop Top All Winter," 17 Dec. 2018 Primarily vegetarian restaurant and juice bar Razzle Dazzle will hit 'em with the real razzle dazzle over drag queen brunches. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "We Can't Handle How Good the Food Will Be on Virgin Voyages," 7 Nov. 2018 The girls are sitting at the diner having brunch, and Charlotte’s suffering from a brutal hangover. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "Why Exactly Does My Hair Hurt?," 7 Mar. 2019 McCormick & Schmick's has a special Easter brunch that includes a mix of breakfast options like frittatas and lunch options like roasted ham and dim sum. — Taysha Murtaugh And Nicol Natale, Woman's Day, "15 Restaurants Open for Easter Brunch Near Me," 11 Feb. 2019 Looking very much like a family, the trio had brunch together Sunday afternoon at Gather in the Seaport, sitting quietly by a window. — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, "Robert Kraft brunched in the Seaport with girlfriend Ricki Lander and her baby this weekend," 4 June 2018

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