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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Recently, my husband and I went to a brunch spot I love in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Consider, for instance, a recent brunch in which absolutely nothing went wrong.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
So your typical cocktail party or brunch has to do a lot more work to cut through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Then, we’ll go to the Malibu Farm Pier Cafe, and have a really great brunch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“You see, she has manners. No talking on the phone while you’re out for brunch with your family, right, Faboubou!”
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
The high point: They were weekend mimosa brunches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Johnson, a 54-year-old entertainer who hosts gospel brunches and soul nights in Inglewood according to his social media, did not respond to messages or a letter left at his home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
In Chicago, Boystown — with its mix of cocktail lounges, gay bars, nightclubs, parades and drag brunches — has become a well-oiled machine for queer culture in the city.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
"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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