brunch
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of brunch
First recorded in 1895–1900; br(eakfast) + (l)unch
Example Sentences
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Besides, if you’re reading this in the Eastern Time Zone, 11 a.m. is prime brunch time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
It was 9:30 a.m., and the brunch rush had hours to go.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The pay-by-the-kilo buffet would rival the Sunday brunch at any swanky U.S. hotel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Police said the all-female group was enjoying brunch inside the restaurant in the 500 block of West 7th Street — until it came time to pay for the bill, when an argument erupted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
“Your ummi said you were working on a movie, so I didn’t want to interrupt. But I’m dying to hear about the brunch with Kareem and his parents.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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