brunch
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.
Examples
3 of 5On 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.
The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.
The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.
Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?
Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!
Quick Quiz
Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brunch
Examples
On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.
everydayOn weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.
The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.
formalThe university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.
Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?
informalWanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?
The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.
academicThe sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.
We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.
businessWe will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
brunch spot
brunch spot
brunch date
brunch date
let's do brunch
let's do brunch
Often Confused With
Lunch is strictly a midday meal, whereas brunch is a hybrid meal taken earlier and usually more extensively.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with a 'snack'; brunch is intended to be a substantial meal that replaces two others.
Memory Tip
Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!
Word Origin
A portmanteau word coined in 1895 by writer Guy Beringer to describe a late, social Sunday meal for 'Saturday-night carousers'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
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).
Quick Quiz
Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brunch
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a
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not
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