brunch
[bɹʌntʃ]
Brunch is a meal eaten between breakfast and lunch, often on weekends.
The word 'brunch' has become super popular in modern times, especially among young people who don't want to rush through their morning or wait too long for dinner. It's usually just a mix of breakfast and lunch foods like pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, salads, or sometimes even sushi! You can have brunch at home with family or friends, or go out to restaurants that specifically serve it. Some cafes start serving brunch around 10 or 11 am and keep going till 2-3 pm, so you have a wide window of time to enjoy this leisurely meal.
How common is "brunch"?
Word brunch is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.
verb
To eat brunch.
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