brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē How to pronounce brownie (audio)
1
: a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night
2
Brownie : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls typically in the second and third grades in school
3
: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

Examples of brownie in a Sentence

some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk
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Get The Recipe 07 of 30 Banana Pudding Brownies Fresh banana gives these brownies the vibe of warm, aromatic banana bread, while a crumble on top made with vanilla wafers creates a slightly crisp layer to contrast the super creamy, cheesecake-like banana filling. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025 The bakery’s Brownie Wreaths, like the one Gardener served, are made from a dark chocolate fudge-like brownie topped with a toasted honey dark chocolate ganache and decorated with fruit — fresh, candied and dried. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 Heritage 9-Inch Square Dish This 9-inch square dish is a total workhorse; use it to make quiche, lasagna, enchiladas, and casseroles, or for baking cinnamon rolls, brownies, and other yummy desserts. Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 On the day, your private chef will prepare, cook, serve, and tidy up afterward—with Italian menus including dishes like mozzarella bruschetta, salmon tortellini, pan-fried Gnocchi—and rich, oozing chocolate brownies for dessert. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brownie 

Word History

Etymology

brown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brownie was circa 1500

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“Brownie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownie. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

brownie

noun
brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē How to pronounce brownie (audio)
1
: a good-natured elf believed to perform helpful services at night
2
capitalized : a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in the second and third grades
3
: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

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