brunch
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a meal eaten in the late morning or early afternoon that combines breakfast and lunch foods.
n.a meal typically consumed between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, often serving as a social occasion and featuring both sweet and savoury dishes.
Simple“We usually go out for a big brunch on Sundays after we sleep in.”
In context“The hotel restaurant offers a lavish brunch buffet every weekend, featuring everything from traditional eggs Benedict to seasonal salads and pastries.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to eat a meal that is a mix of breakfast and lunch.
v.to consume brunch; an intransitive verb often used to describe a social activity.
Simple“They spent the whole morning brunching at a small café by the river.”
In context“After the wedding, the guests spent several hours brunching on the terrace while the couple prepared for their departure.”
Blend of breakfast + lunch. Attested from 1895 in British English and from 1930 in the United States.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.