brunch
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
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Etymology
Origin of brunch
First recorded in 1895–1900; br(eakfast) + (l)unch
Example Sentences
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I’m having a small brunch party for her at a restaurant in Long Beach.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Whether your mom is fond of brunch or a cheesy barbecue chicken pizza, no meal is complete without a sweet treat or two.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
They are also quite the showstopper in an elaborate brunch spread.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
A brunch box that turns weekend mornings into an occasion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
On Sunday we went out for brunch at one of those mammoth places where the menu is small and the portions are large, and every senior citizen leaves with a Styrofoam box containing leftovers.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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