English · Food & Drink
brunch
/brʌntʃ/
[/brʌntʃ/]
late morning meal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Brunch is a meal eaten in the late morning, combining breakfast and lunch.
Example
On Sundays they liked a relaxed brunch of pancakes, fruit, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
On Sundays they liked a relaxed brunch of pancakes, fruit, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Etymology
A blend of 'breakfast' and 'lunch', coined in Britain in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
A relaxed weekend meal popular in cafes and at home.