: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
Examples of brunch in a Sentence
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To close out the festival on Sunday, Blige will host a gospel brunch at Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square before The Clark Sisters take the stage at Brooklyn Paramount later that night for a concert.
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Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Baked Brie Bites 39 of 40 Chicks in a Blanket
These delicious bites are a great way to start any brunch off on a happy note.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Rooftop terrace, family rooms, restaurant, bar Bonus Tip: On the weekends, guests can enjoy a Mediterranean brunch on the rooftop terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
The wedding itself will be a three-day event, involving travel, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding and a brunch the next day.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
The wedding itself will be a three-day-long event, involving travel, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, and a brunch afterward.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
The super soft pair is built for active days, but honestly cute enough for brunch on the Douro River, too.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s also reported that this is the brunch spot where a jealous Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson) berates Carrie for befriending shoe importer Oliver Spencer (Murray Bartlett).
—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Related article Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead and 5 others wounded in Nashville, police say
One officer sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower extremity, according to Zabaleta.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Baked Brie Bites 39 of 40 Chicks in a Blanket
These delicious bites are a great way to start any brunch off on a happy note.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Rooftop terrace, family rooms, restaurant, bar Bonus Tip: On the weekends, guests can enjoy a Mediterranean brunch on the rooftop terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
The wedding itself will be a three-day event, involving travel, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding and a brunch the next day.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
The wedding itself will be a three-day-long event, involving travel, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, and a brunch afterward.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
The super soft pair is built for active days, but honestly cute enough for brunch on the Douro River, too.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s also reported that this is the brunch spot where a jealous Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson) berates Carrie for befriending shoe importer Oliver Spencer (Murray Bartlett).
—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Related article Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead and 5 others wounded in Nashville, police say
One officer sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower extremity, according to Zabaleta.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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