Brunch

Pronunciation: /brʌntʃ/

Definitions of brunch

noun a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, usually eaten in the late morning or early afternoon

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat brunch on Sundays.

A2 She invited her friends over for a brunch party.

B1 Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, usually eaten late morning.

B2 The hotel offers a luxurious brunch buffet with a variety of dishes.

C1 The brunch menu included an assortment of gourmet sandwiches and salads.

C2 The restaurant is famous for its elaborate Sunday brunch with live music and champagne.

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

formal The hotel restaurant offers a delightful brunch menu every Sunday.

informal Let's grab some brunch at that cute cafe down the street.

slang Brunch is the perfect excuse for day drinking with friends.

figurative Brunch symbolizes a leisurely and indulgent way to start the day.

Grammatical Forms of brunch

• past tense: brunched
• plural: brunches
• comparative: more brunchy
• superlative: most brunchy
• present tense: brunch
• future tense: will brunch
• perfect tense: have brunched
• continuous tense: brunching
• singular: brunch
• positive degree: brunch
• infinitive: to brunch
• gerund: brunching
• participle: brunching

Origin and Evolution of brunch

First Known Use: 1895 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'brunch' is a combination of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'. It was first used to describe a meal that combined elements of both breakfast and lunch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'brunch' has become a widely accepted term for a late morning meal that typically includes a mix of breakfast and lunch foods. It has evolved to represent a leisurely and social mealtime, often enjoyed on weekends or special occasions.