brunch

[brʌntʃ]

brunch Definition

a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, usually eaten in late morning or early afternoon.

Using brunch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brunch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We're meeting for brunch at 11am.

  • Example

    I love having brunch on weekends.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves brunch until 2pm.

brunch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brunch

  • breakfast-lunch
  • blunch

Phrases with brunch

  • a brunch that includes alcoholic beverages, often with unlimited refills

    Example

    Let's go to that new place for a boozy brunch this weekend.

  • a brunch where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes laid out on a table or counter

    Example

    The hotel offers a brunch buffet every Sunday.

  • a brunch traditionally enjoyed on Sundays, often as a social gathering with friends or family

    Example

    We always have a big Sunday brunch with the whole family.

Origins of brunch

a blend of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'

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Summary: brunch in Brief

'Brunch' [brʌntʃ] is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, typically eaten in the late morning or early afternoon. It's a popular weekend activity and can include alcoholic beverages, as in a 'boozy brunch.' 'Brunch' can also be served buffet-style, as in a 'brunch buffet,' or enjoyed as a social gathering, as in a 'Sunday brunch.'

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