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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My sister got upset that she wasn’t included and fell silent for the rest of brunch. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 While the menu has yet to be revealed, Good Boy will be open for at least brunch and dinner. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 The cafe is starting a daytime business and currently serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Her leather loafers look so similar to this version from Quince, which have a classic silhouette that can be worn to the office, brunch, or night out. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 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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