B2 adjective Neutral

brunch

/brʌntʃ/

A meal eaten in the late morning that combines elements of breakfast and lunch, typically served between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. It is characteristically social and leisurely, often replacing both the first and second meals of the day.

Beispiele

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1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brunch
Verb
brunch
Adjektiv
brunch-like
Verwandt
bruncher
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Merkhilfe

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

Schnelles Quiz

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brunch

Beispiele

1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

everyday

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

formal

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

informal

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

4

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

academic

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

5

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

business

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brunch
Verb
brunch
Adjektiv
brunch-like
Verwandt
bruncher

Häufige Kollokationen

Sunday brunch Sunday brunch
brunch menu brunch menu
go for brunch go for brunch
bottomless brunch bottomless brunch
host a brunch host a brunch

Häufige Phrasen

brunch spot

brunch spot

brunch date

brunch date

let's do brunch

let's do brunch

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brunch vs lunch

Lunch is strictly a midday meal, whereas brunch is a hybrid meal taken earlier and usually more extensively.

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Nutzungshinweise

While often used as a noun, 'brunch' can also function as an intransitive verb meaning to eat brunch. It carries a connotation of relaxation and is rarely used for quick, functional eating.

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Häufige Fehler

Do not confuse it with a 'snack'; brunch is intended to be a substantial meal that replaces two others.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

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Wortherkunft

A portmanteau word coined in 1895 by writer Guy Beringer to describe a late, social Sunday meal for 'Saturday-night carousers'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (e.g., 'We had a lovely brunch') Intransitive verb (e.g., 'They brunched at the hotel')
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western cultures, especially in urban areas of the US and UK, brunch often involves specific food items like Eggs Benedict and social drinking (e.g., mimosas or Bloody Marys).

Schnelles Quiz

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brunch

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