noun

bree

Bree (noun) means a dialect word for the eyebrow or brow. Example: “Old ballads sometimes describe a furrowed bree.”

noun

A dialect word for the eyebrow or brow.

"Old ballads sometimes describe a furrowed bree."

A dialect word for broth or thin soup.

"She ladled out the bree from the boiled fish."

How to use bree

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old, mostly Scottish/dialect word — either for the brow/eyebrow or for a thin broth.

When to use it

Regional and archaic; not part of everyday standard English.

Word forms

brees plural, brees plural, Brees plural

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Etymology

From Old English brēġ ("eyelid"), a relative of the word "brow."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for bree

ee see bee wee nee pee fee tee zee gee vee ree

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bree” mean?

The word “bree” means a dialect word for the eyebrow or brow. In plain terms, an old, mostly Scottish/dialect word — either for the brow/eyebrow or for a thin broth.

How do you pronounce “bree”?

“Bree” is pronounced bree (/bɹiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “bree” in a sentence?

Here is “bree” used in a sentence: “Old ballads sometimes describe a furrowed bree.”

What part of speech is “bree”?

“Bree” is a noun.

Where does the word “bree” come from?

The word “bree” comes from Old English. From Old English brēġ ("eyelid"), a relative of the word "brow.".

How many meanings does “bree” have?

“Bree” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dialect word for the eyebrow or brow.