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

Again, dinner reservations are highly sought-after, but weekend brunch is also an option. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Events surrounding the game, however, have been canceled, including a private brunch hosted by the NFL’s style editor. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Sunday brunch at The Bulgari Hotel is a Milanese affair that draws local families in droves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

There’s still time to register for one of the three-day waves, each comprising a welcome dinner, the drive day, a judging dinner, and farewell brunch—all while the Boca Raton resort serves as our storied base of operations. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 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