brunch

noun

ˈbrənch 

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

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taste of the Turf Club runs Sundays featuring brunch with racetrack views. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Whole Grain Avocado Toast Your favorite brunch item also can be a satisfying, high-fiber snack. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026

Today, their legacy endures, and desayuno chino, aka Chinese-style brunch or dim sum, is a favorite among locals. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Ambos serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with a weekend brunch service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brunch

• bunch
• chinch
• crunch
• hunch
• lunch
• punch
• keypunch

Kids Definition

brunch

noun

ˈbrənch 

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

Etymology

breakfast and lunch