: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Weekend brunch service kicked off with a bang on April 11.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The parties and the protests The dinner, which will be televised live by CNN and other channels, is the centerpiece of the weekend’s social calendar, surrounded by more than a dozen brunches, ceremonies, receptions and late-night parties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Some go straight from your desk to dinner, while others are just made for Sunday brunches.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This simple, fresh frittata recipe is ideal for a make-ahead brunch, though it can also be served as a healthy lunch or dinner.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The parties and the protests The dinner, which will be televised live by CNN and other channels, is the centerpiece of the weekend’s social calendar, surrounded by more than a dozen brunches, ceremonies, receptions and late-night parties.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Some go straight from your desk to dinner, while others are just made for Sunday brunches.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
This simple, fresh frittata recipe is ideal for a make-ahead brunch, though it can also be served as a healthy lunch or dinner.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brunch
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 28 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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