brownie
word
/ˈbɹaʊni/
BROW-nee
/bɹˈaʊni/
BROW-nee
Definition
A brownie is a small, rich, chocolate cake, usually cut into squares and often soft or fudgy inside. Brownies are a popular dessert or snack, especially in the US.
Usage & Nuances
"Brownie" is used as a countable noun (one brownie, two brownies). Common collocations: "chocolate brownie," "fudgy brownie," "brownie recipe." In some contexts, "brownie" can refer to a Girl Scouts group member, but in culinary use it's almost always the dessert.
Spanish: browniePortuguese (BR): browniePortuguese (PT): brownieChinese (Simplified): 布朗尼Chinese (Traditional): 布朗尼Hindi: ब्राउनीArabic: براونيBengali: ব্রাউনিRussian: брауниJapanese: ブラウニーVietnamese: bánh brownieKorean: 브라우니Turkish: brownie - çikolatalı kek (tatlı)Urdu: براؤنیIndonesian: brownies - kue brownies
Example Sentences
I love eating brownies with ice cream.
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Can you pass me another brownie, please?
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He made a brownie for dessert.
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There are six brownies on the plate.
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These brownies are so gooey and chocolatey!
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I baked a batch of brownies for the party tonight.
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