brunch

[ bruhnch ]

noun

1. a meal that serves as both breakfast and lunch.

verb (used without object)

1. to eat brunch:

   They brunch at 11:00 on Sunday.

brunch

/ brʌntʃ /

noun

1. a meal eaten late in the morning, combining breakfast with lunch

Other Words From

• bruncher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brunch¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; br(eakfast) + (l)unch

Word History and Origins

Origin of brunch¹

C20: from br ( eakfast ) + ( l ) unch

Example Sentences

A dog at the next table barks insistently, irate that its owner has abandoned it for the brunch spread.

From Los Angeles Times

We have an amazing New York-style brunch along with a Bollywood brunch, which never existed before.

From Salon

One brunch fundraiser in Los Angeles this summer netted $700,000, split between his campaign and eight Democrats running for Senate in swing states.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually, when my kids get up, they’re interested in going to Joan’s on Third in the Valley for brunch.

From Los Angeles Times

In my fantasy, I could sleep in really late and then get up and go have brunch.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breakfast
• dessert
• dinner
• fare
• feast
• lunch
• luncheon
• picnic
• refreshment
• snack
• supper
• table
• tea