: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Wear it as a one-and-done travel outfit, to chill around the house, or for brunch with pals.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Stay cool in the summer heat with this chic Levi’s denim dress that’s currently just under $50, or pair this lightweight $7 sweater vest with linen shorts for the perfect summer brunch look.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
The restaurant also serves brunch, with dishes such as apple rum French toast, honey jerk wings and red velvet waffles.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Social and Sandbox both host fun events like weekend drag brunches and salsa classes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Stay cool in the summer heat with this chic Levi’s denim dress that’s currently just under $50, or pair this lightweight $7 sweater vest with linen shorts for the perfect summer brunch look.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
The restaurant also serves brunch, with dishes such as apple rum French toast, honey jerk wings and red velvet waffles.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Social and Sandbox both host fun events like weekend drag brunches and salsa classes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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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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