: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Hoppy Hunting 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento Popular beer garden Drake’s: The Barn is hosting its third annual Hoppy Hunting event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, featuring brunch, live music by Vonndee and various egg hunts for kids and adults.
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Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
These savory scones are wholesome, filling and perfect for a brunch picnic.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Harry made a brief appearance in his wife's Netflix series, appearing in the final episode during a celebratory brunch for Meghan's business.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
And like every year, New York City restaurants are preparing to celebrate the spring bounty with special festive holiday brunches in their dining rooms.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
These savory scones are wholesome, filling and perfect for a brunch picnic.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Harry made a brief appearance in his wife's Netflix series, appearing in the final episode during a celebratory brunch for Meghan's business.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
And like every year, New York City restaurants are preparing to celebrate the spring bounty with special festive holiday brunches in their dining rooms.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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brunch
noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology
breakfast and lunch
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