brunch
Americannoun
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brunches
plural
verb (used without object)
noun
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Etymology
Origin of brunch
First recorded in 1895–1900; br(eakfast) + (l)unch
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It’s not uncommon to find breakfast burritos that exceed $20, like the $24 wrap with beef machaca and shrimp offered on Daisy Margarita Bar’s weekend brunch menu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“I don’t do this every day,” he wrote in Spanish on Instagram of his $32.99 brunch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
You could spoon it on instead, of course, but piping the ricotta creates exactly the kind of unnecessary flourish brunch deserves.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Katie has noticed fewer of her friends are drinking compared to when they were younger, and she prefers a "bottomless brunch environment" to a pub.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“In case they name a brunch special after you, or something.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Matcha and fresh coconut water both feel refreshing and special, making them perfect for afternoon hangs, brunches or any gathering where you want to switch things up from the expected cocktails or beer.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The high point: They were weekend mimosa brunches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
When it comes to variety shows, drag brunches and clowns, our town is top tier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
"I've had the most fun and I wish we could keep going longer and longer. We'll still go out for loads of brunches, I'm sure."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
“After school, you can come to help prep for dinner, and then after dinner, help clear the tables and wash dishes. And can you do Saturday and Sunday brunches as well?”
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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