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
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'
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.'
