briar
11 synonyms for briar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild, thorny shrub or vine, such as a wild rose or bramble, that grows in tangled clumps.
Synonyms
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
brier
catbrier
eglantine
bullbrier
sweetbrier
sweetbriar
greenbrier
tree heath
briar pipe
horse brier
horse-brier
How to use briar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
briar patch
a tangle of briars
briar pipe
Etymology
From Old English brēr/brǣr, "briar, bramble" — a word whose deeper origins are uncertain, though it may be related to an old term for heather.
Full origin of briar →Frequently asked questions
What does “briar” mean?
The word “briar” means a wild, thorny shrub or vine, such as a wild rose or bramble, that grows in tangled clumps. In plain terms, a thorny wild bush, or (less commonly) a pipe made from one particular shrub's tough root.
How do you pronounce “briar”?
“Briar” is pronounced breye-uh (/bɹaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “briar” in a sentence?
Here is “briar” used in a sentence: “The path was overgrown with briars that scratched at our legs.”
What part of speech is “briar”?
“Briar” is a noun.
Where does the word “briar” come from?
The word “briar” comes from Old English. From Old English brēr/brǣr, "briar, bramble" — a word whose deeper origins are uncertain, though it may be related to an old term for heather.
How many meanings does “briar” have?
“Briar” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild, thorny shrub or vine, such as a wild rose or bramble, that grows in tangled clumps.
