: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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For a brunch twist, add a jammy egg after baking.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Earlier in November, ata Restaurant from chef David Danielson went through a major rebrand and reopened as a brunch and lunch eatery called The Hen House Cafe & Provisions.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
But the Omni and Crescent hotel brunch buffets, the Bowie House and 97 West at the Drover are mostly booked.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
At brunch with Santa, there will be a buffet with pancakes, an omelet station, chicken parmesan and desserts.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Earlier in November, ata Restaurant from chef David Danielson went through a major rebrand and reopened as a brunch and lunch eatery called The Hen House Cafe & Provisions.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
But the Omni and Crescent hotel brunch buffets, the Bowie House and 97 West at the Drover are mostly booked.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
At brunch with Santa, there will be a buffet with pancakes, an omelet station, chicken parmesan and desserts.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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 27 Nov. 2025.
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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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