brooks
word · lemma: brook
/ˈbɹʊks/
bruuks
/bɹˈʊks/
bruuks
Definition
Small, narrow streams of water that flow naturally across the land. This is the plural form of 'brook'.
Usage & Nuances
More literary and less common in everyday speech than 'stream' or 'creek' in many varieties of English. Often used in nature writing or peaceful, rural descriptions.
Spanish: arroyosPortuguese (BR): riachosPortuguese (PT): ribeirosChinese (Simplified): 小溪Chinese (Traditional): 小溪Hindi: छोटी नदियाँ - झरने जैसी छोटी धाराएँArabic: جداول صغيرةBengali: ছোট নদী - ঝর্ণা (ক্ষুদ্র স্রোতধারা)Russian: ручьиJapanese: 小川（おがわ）Vietnamese: suối nhỏKorean: 시내 - 개울Turkish: derecikler - küçük akarsularUrdu: ندیوں (چھوٹی خصوصی ندی)Indonesian: anak sungai kecil - aliran kecil
Example Sentences
After all that rain, the brooks were running fast.
natural
The brooks near the village are clean and cold.
basic
We crossed two brooks during our walk.
basic
In spring, the brooks are full of water.
basic
The cabin is tucked between pine trees and little brooks.
natural
I love hearing brooks in the background when I go camping.
natural