brunch

/brʌntʃ/

Thân thiện

We enjoy a leisurely brunch on the sunny patio.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meal that combines breakfast and lunch, typically eaten in the late morning.
2. Verb:
   • To eat a meal that combines breakfast and lunch in the late morning.

Examples

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• Verb:

Advanced Usage

• "to host a brunch": to organize and provide a brunch meal for guests.
• "brunch buffet": a style of brunch where a variety of dishes are laid out for guests to serve themselves.

Variants and Related Words

• Bruncheon (n, rare/formal): A formal or large brunch event.
• Brunching (gerund/n): The activity of eating brunch.

Synonyms

• Late-morning meal: A descriptive synonym for brunch.
• Combined meal: A general term for a meal that merges two standard meals.

Related Phrases

• "Brunch and munch": A playful, alliterative phrase for a casual brunch gathering.
• "Bottomless brunch": A brunch offering where drinks (often coffee or cocktails) are refilled unlimitedly for a set price.

Học thuật

Noun

1. combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning

Verb

1. eat a meal in the late morning
   • We brunch in Sundays