Browning

[ brou-ning ]

noun

1. Elizabeth Bar·rett [bar, -it], 1806–61, English poet.
2. John Moses, 1885–1926, U.S. designer of firearms.
3. Robert, 1812–89, English poet (husband of Elizabeth Barrett Browning).

Browning

¹

/ ˈbraʊnɪŋ /

noun

1. Also calledBrowning automatic rifle a portable gas-operated air-cooled automatic rifle using .30 calibre ammunition and capable of firing between 200 and 350 rounds per minute BAR
2. Also calledBrowning machine gun a water-cooled automatic machine gun using .30 or .50 calibre ammunition and capable of firing over 500 rounds per minute

browning

²

/ ˈbraʊnɪŋ /

noun

1. a substance used to darken soups, gravies, etc

Browning

³

/ ˈbraʊnɪŋ /

noun

1. BrowningElizabeth Barrett18061861FEnglishWRITING: poetWRITING: critic Elizabeth Barrett . 1806–61, English poet and critic; author of the Sonnets from the Portuguese (1850)
2. BrowningRobert18121889MEnglishWRITING: poet her husband, Robert . 1812–89, English poet, noted for his dramatic monologues and The Ring and the Book (1868–69)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Browning¹

C20: named after John M. Browning (1855–1926), American designer of firearms

Example Sentences

Helen Browning, chief executive of the Soil Association, gave a cautious welcome to the news.

From BBC

Backup Jake Browning led Cincinnati to a 4-3 record the rest of the way and the team missed the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

From Seattle Times

Penix played in 28 games for the Huskies — 25 fewer than Browning and 12 fewer than Pickett.

From Seattle Times

In persona poems, the Speaker can be named or strongly implied to be an actual character, fictional or historical — you probably read Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess" in school, you know this move.

From Salon

Browning is great for dry-heat dishes like steaks and roasts, but unnecessary for stews and braises.

From Seattle Times