brunch

noun

ˈbrənch 

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

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka Shakshuka, a North African tomato and pepper-based dish, is ever-popular amongst the brunch crowd—and for good reason! — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Devin Dedier, director of food and beverage at Dedier Family Restaurants, which includes the nine brunch-forward Mimosa House locations, sees a clearer pattern. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Crafted from durable soda-lime glass and peppered with tiny pumpkins, the best-selling Pottery Barn tumblers are especially cute for Friendsgivings, Halloween parties, potlucks, and fall brunches. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

The family brunch also comes with pitchers of sangria or mimosas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brunch

• bunch
• chinch
• crunch
• hunch
• lunch
• punch
• keypunch

Kids Definition

brunch

noun

ˈbrənch 

: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two

Etymology

breakfast and lunch