: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to cook these decadents rolls—and, trust us, everyone will thank you.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Expect elevated bites, classic brunch and Happy Hour specials.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Friday Sundance Institute’s Oscar Celebration Brunch The independent film festival’s governing board will host a casual brunch honoring actors, directors, and producers who have shown films at the Park City festival.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Wear white to this day party featuring a beer garden, nonstop color play, brunch, DJ sets and more.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Expect elevated bites, classic brunch and Happy Hour specials.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Friday Sundance Institute’s Oscar Celebration Brunch The independent film festival’s governing board will host a casual brunch honoring actors, directors, and producers who have shown films at the Park City festival.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Wear white to this day party featuring a beer garden, nonstop color play, brunch, DJ sets and more.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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