Brownie
6 synonyms for Brownie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, dense, usually fudgy chocolate cake cut into squares.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Brownie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
chocolate brownie
a batch of brownies
Etymology
The Girl Scout sense comes from an 1870 children's story about helpful, elf-like creatures called brownies; the cake sense arose separately in America around 1900, most likely just describing its brown colour.
Full origin of Brownie →Frequently asked questions
What does “Brownie” mean?
The word “Brownie” means a small, dense, usually fudgy chocolate cake cut into squares. In plain terms, either a chocolate cake square, or (capitalised) a young Girl Scout/Guide.
How do you pronounce “Brownie”?
“Brownie” is pronounced BROW-nee (/ˈbɹaʊni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brownie” in a sentence?
Here is “Brownie” used in a sentence: “She baked a batch of brownies for the school fair.”
What part of speech is “Brownie”?
“Brownie” is a noun.
Where does the word “Brownie” come from?
The word “Brownie” dates back to around 1870. The Girl Scout sense comes from an 1870 children's story about helpful, elf-like creatures called brownies; the cake sense arose separately in America around 1900, most likely just describing its brown colour.
Is “Brownie” a common word?
“Brownie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Brownie” have?
“Brownie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, dense, usually fudgy chocolate cake cut into squares.
