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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Chef and owner Karla Subero Pittol began hosting Sunday brunch pop-ups for hungover college students while attending the University of California at Santa Barbara. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 In Ballantyne, diners will hear live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and during Saturday and Sunday brunch. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 The two finally met in person and began dating in 2022, later making their red-carpet debut at a Grammy Awards brunch. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 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 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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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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