brunch

American  

[bruhnch] / brʌntʃ /

noun

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

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verb (used without object)

1. to eat brunch.

   They brunch at 11:00 on Sunday.

brunch British  

/ brʌntʃ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• bruncher
  noun

Etymology

Origin of brunch

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

Example Sentences

This year, on New Year’s Day, I had brunch at the elite Wynn casino in Las Vegas.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

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

We could have met for brunch and had a few mimosas, but we wanted to do something that felt more productive—and healthier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I decide to buy two doughnuts and call it brunch.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Related Words

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