brunch

noun

ˈbrənch How to pronounce brunch (audio)
: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

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The Tasting Room offers a full-service restaurant open for dinner and weekend brunch, accompanied by hyperlocal award-winning ciders—all hand-crafted on-site in a state-of-the-art cidery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Located a block away from the Santa Monica Beach, the Victorian operates as a restaurant during the day, serving up weekend brunch, dinner and happy hour. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Gallery Restaurant — a modern steakhouse known for its lavish holiday meals — serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Sky Port, which serves high-end fusion cuisine, is open for happy hour, dinner service, and Sunday brunch. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brunch

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brunch was in 1895

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brunch

noun
ˈbrənch How to pronounce brunch (audio)
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology

breakfast and lunch

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