brant
1 synonym for brant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small dark-bellied wild goose that breeds in the Arctic and winters along temperate coasts.
How to use brant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a flock of brant
brant goose
Etymology
The bird's name traces back through Old Norse brandgás, literally "burnt goose," describing its dark plumage.
Full origin of brant →Frequently asked questions
What does “brant” mean?
The word “brant” means a small dark-bellied wild goose that breeds in the Arctic and winters along temperate coasts. In plain terms, mainly the name of a small Arctic-breeding goose; the "steep" sense is a regional/dialect usage.
How do you pronounce “brant”?
“Brant” is pronounced brant (/bɹænt/ in IPA).
How do you use “brant” in a sentence?
Here is “brant” used in a sentence: “Flocks of brant stopped on the bay to feed before continuing south.”
What part of speech is “brant”?
Depending on how it is used, “brant” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “brant” come from?
The word “brant” comes from Old Norse. The bird's name traces back through Old Norse brandgás, literally "burnt goose," describing its dark plumage.
How many meanings does “brant” have?
“Brant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small dark-bellied wild goose that breeds in the Arctic and winters along temperate coasts.
