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Uncommon
Reese
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Reese (noun) means Short for a peanut butter cup, a chocolate-covered candy with a peanut butter filling (from the US brand name). Example: “He grabbed a bag of Reese's from the checkout aisle.”
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Short for a peanut butter cup, a chocolate-covered candy with a peanut butter filling (from the US brand name).
"He grabbed a bag of Reese's from the checkout aisle."
How to use Reese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly known today as a personal name or, informally, the candy brand Reese's.
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Etymology
As a surname and given name, from Welsh Rhys ("ardor, passion"); the well-known candy brand comes from its founder's surname.
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What does “Reese” mean?
The word “Reese” means short for a peanut butter cup, a chocolate-covered candy with a peanut butter filling (from the US brand name). In plain terms, mostly known today as a personal name or, informally, the candy brand Reese's.
How do you pronounce “Reese”?
“Reese” is pronounced rees (/ɹis/ in IPA).
How do you use “Reese” in a sentence?
Here is “Reese” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a bag of Reese's from the checkout aisle.”
What part of speech is “Reese”?
“Reese” is a noun.
Where does the word “Reese” come from?
The word “Reese” comes from Welsh. As a surname and given name, from Welsh Rhys ("ardor, passion"); the well-known candy brand comes from its founder's surname.
Is “Reese” a common word?
“Reese” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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