Definition

A meal that is eaten late in the morning, combining elements of breakfast and lunch.

Example

We decided to have brunch at the new café on Sunday.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new place for brunch?

Not yet, but I've heard great things about it!

We should definitely go this weekend for brunch.

That sounds like a plan! I'm excited to try their pancakes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brunch → The word is a blend of "breakfast" (from Old English *brēac, meaning to break one's fast*) and "lunch" (from the 19th-century English term *lunch*, meaning a light meal). It refers to a meal that combines elements of both breakfast and lunch, typically eaten late in the morning.

Memory Tip

Think of breaking your fast ('breakfast') and having a light meal ('lunch') together — that's what brunch is all about.

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