Word
brunch
US/ˈbɹəntʃ/
UK/bɹˈʌntʃ/
Definitions
01the meal
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
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.
“We usually go out for a big brunch on Sundays after we sleep in.”
“The hotel restaurant offers a lavish brunch buffet every weekend, featuring everything from traditional eggs Benedict to seasonal salads and pastries.”
02to eat the meal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
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.
“They spent the whole morning brunching at a small café by the river.”
“After the wedding, the guests spent several hours brunching on the terrace while the couple prepared for their departure.”
Etymology
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.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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