First Known Use: 1896
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brunch
noun \ˈbrənch\
: a meal that combines breakfast and lunch and that is usually eaten in late morning
Full Definition of BRUNCH
: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Origin of BRUNCH
breakfast + lunch
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brunch
noun \ˈbrənch\
Definition of BRUNCH for Kids
: a meal that combines breakfast and lunch and is usually eaten in late morning
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