: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort.
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Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
After these concepts launch on July 1, Tran and her team may look into opening up the store on Tuesday and Wednesdays as well as offering an Asian Sunday brunch.
—Ella Gonzales
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
In fact, the holiday didn’t start as a day for brunch reservations or last-minute gifts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Where to Eat Palm Springs’ best brunch is also its most dog-friendly.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
After these concepts launch on July 1, Tran and her team may look into opening up the store on Tuesday and Wednesdays as well as offering an Asian Sunday brunch.
—Ella Gonzales
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
In fact, the holiday didn’t start as a day for brunch reservations or last-minute gifts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Where to Eat Palm Springs’ best brunch is also its most dog-friendly.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 13 May. 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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