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
But more of the country is to be conquered, with company executives saying they would focus a campaign on weekend brunch.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 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
There, brunch lasted from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., by which point the distinction between brunch and simply spending the entire day at a bar had become largely academic.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Wearing your fancy Saint Augustine’s uniform and eating fancy brunch with your new fancy friends.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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
But 99% of this city business as usual, with brunches and beach walks and church and yoga classes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
Mr Saverimutto owned Kiwi Beverages, which opened in November 2023 and sold coffee and brunches to the public.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 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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