Definition of brunch
: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Interspersed with the decadence are tips for diners, such as: Never order fish on a Monday; don’t dine out on Saturday nights; and be wary of the Sunday brunch menu.
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The Father's Day brunch menu features multiple selections on June 17 including a Blackened Salmon Salad for $19, Crab and Eggs for $19 and a Braised Short Rib Surf and Turf for $22.
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; there’s a Sunday brunch menu of omelets and French toast.
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The weekend brunch menu includes a crustless quiche or strawberry Belgian waffles with guava caramel.
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Nasr’s stepfather made the ceramic vases that resemble Japanese Iga-style ones (and egg holders that will debut with the brunch menu).
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The restaurant will have lunch, dinner and brunch menus.
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At Zisters, the brunch menu includes some appetizers to share, including beignets ($7) and an acai bowl with granola.
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Whitener, who cooked with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo at Animal, launched his new brunch menu on Mother's Day.
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Origin and Etymology of brunch
breakfast + lunch
BRUNCH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of brunch for English Language Learners
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: a meal that combines breakfast and lunch and that is usually eaten in late morning
BRUNCH Defined for Kids
noun
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Definition of brunch for Students
: a meal that combines breakfast and lunch and is usually eaten in late morning
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