brunch

Definition

A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

Etymology

Blend of breakfast + lunch. Attested from 1895 in British English and from 1930 in the United States.

Example Sentences

• "I normally have brunch at the café next to work."
• "Let's do brunch sometime at the salad bar!"
• "Feeling a bit peckish, Sandra made herself some brunch with the leftovers in her fridge."

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