bree

¹

/ briː /

noun

1. a Scot word for brunt

bree

²

/ briː /

noun

1. broth, stock, or juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of bree¹

C19: perhaps from earlier bree brow

Origin of bree²

Old English brīg , variant of brīw pottage; related to Old High German brīo soup, Old English brīwan to cook, Middle Irish brēo flame

Example Sentences

Craig Douglas is talking to me right next to the site where his pub, the Bree Louise, once stood.

From BBC

I first met Craig and Karen six years ago when they ran the Bree Louise pub in Euston.

From BBC

At the Bree Collaborative, our multidisciplinary work group recognizes the severe and disproportionate risks extreme heat poses to Washington’s most vulnerable populations.

From Seattle Times

Bree Taylor-Lof, a transgender teacher, left school on the verge of tears Monday after having to present to students about a policy that affected them personally.

From Seattle Times

James Bree was sent off after bringing Davis down with five minutes left, before Sarmiento netted at the death.

From BBC