brunch

noun

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

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Gertner also points visitors to local favorites, like the bustling farmers market or brunch at 1909, the Otesaga’s lakeside restaurant, where sweeping water views make the experience as memorable as the food. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 The on-site Maggie Oakes restaurant is famed for its 45-day dry-aged beef and weekend brunch serving. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 The restaurant, open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner and Sunday for brunch, also offered a chef’s five-course tasting menu, according to its website. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Dress them up or down for work meetings, a movie night at home, or brunch with friends. Laura Lu, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brunch

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brunch was in 1895

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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

brunch

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

breakfast and lunch

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