noun 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.”

noun

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

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In 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.

Origin: Welsh

Rhymes for Reese

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Frequently asked questions

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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