brunched

Had late breakfast

Brunched is the past tense of brunch, meaning to eat a late-morning meal combining breakfast and lunch: We brunched at that new café on Sunday.

The verb suggests a leisurely, social occasion rather than mere eating.

meal

eggs

Reproductive cells in shells

omelette · toast · croissants · avocado · smoked salmon · hollandaise · frittata · quiche · crepes · french toast

beverages

mimosas

Sparkling wine cocktails

coffee · espresso · latte · orange juice · tea · cocktails · bottomless · bubbly · refreshments · drinks

social

gathered

Brought into one place

  • friendsVoluntary close relations
  • groupAssembled collection of things
  • mimosasSparkling wine cocktails

conversation · weekend · leisurely · celebration · reunion · catch-up · laughter · company · hosted · invited

timing

late

Not on time

Saturday · lazy · unhurried · midday · prolonged · extended · postponed · lingered · dawdled · leisured

venue

restaurant

Place serving meals

  • bistroInformal small restaurant
  • terracePaved outdoor extension
  • patioPaved outdoor living space

hotel · rooftop · buffet · diner · garden · courtyard · sidewalk · outdoor · indoor · eatery

Opposites
meal timing

bruncheddined

Ate, especially elegantly

supped · lunched · breakfasted

eating vs. not eating

brunchedfasted

Refrained from eating

starved · skipped meals · abstained · went hungry

social/leisurely vs. utilitarian eating

brunchedgrabbed a bite

Phrases
Family

brunch, brunches, brunching, bruncher, brunchers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G