Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, and regularly has some form of alcoholic drink (most usually champagne or a cocktail) served with it. It is usually served anytime before 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The word is a portmanteau [旅行衣箱; 合并词] of breakfast and lunch. Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s.

Some colleges and hotels serve brunch. Such brunches are often serve-yourself buffets, but menu-ordered meals may be available instead of, or with, the buffet. The meal usually involves standard breakfast foods such as eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, fruits, pastries, pancakes, waffles, scones, and the like.

The United States, Canada and United Kingdom militaries often serve weekend brunch in the dining facilities. They offer both breakfast and lunch options and are open from about 09:00-13:00 (though times vary).

The dim sum brunch is popular in Chinese restaurants worldwide. It consists of a variety of stuffed buns, dumplings, and other savory or sweet food items that have been steamed, deep-fried, or baked. Customers pick small portions from passing carts, as the kitchen continuously produces and sends out more freshly prepared dishes. Dim sum is usually eaten at a mid-morning, midday, and/or mid-afternoon teatime.

The Chinese word “早午饭” is defined as brunch; “早饭” (早: morning, 饭: meal) means breakfast and “午饭” (午: noon, 饭: meal) means lunch in Chinese. The combination of “早饭” and “午饭” is “早午饭”, as known as brunch.

六级/考研单词: brunch, champagne, cocktail, unite, seldom, buffet, sausage, pastry, militant, dine, dim, portion, cart, midday, noon