: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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That’s the inspiration for these bread puddings, which make great entrées for breakfast or brunch.
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Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Broken Yolk Cafe Already known for its extensive breakfast menu, Broken Yolk, breaks into the list among diners as a favorites for brunch.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Come to think of it, our brunch waiter had trouble, too.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Broken Yolk Cafe Already known for its extensive breakfast menu, Broken Yolk, breaks into the list among diners as a favorites for brunch.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Come to think of it, our brunch waiter had trouble, too.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunch
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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brunch
noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology
breakfast and lunch
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