Brie

¹

[ bree ]

noun

1. a region in NE France, between the Seine and the Marne.

Brie

²

[ bree ]

noun

1. a salted, white, soft cheese, ripened with bacterial action, originating in Brie.

Brie

¹

/ briː /

noun

1. a soft creamy white cheese, similar to Camembert but milder
2. a mainly agricultural area in N France, between the Rivers Marne and Seine: noted esp for its cheese

brie

²

/ briː /

noun

1. a variant spelling of bree 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brie¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In the colder months, cheese production slows, and the cheeses that do emerge often bear heavier, heartier profiles, like the nutty intensity of an aged Gruyère or the rich creaminess of a winter Brie.

From Salon

Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actress best known for starring in Room and Lessons in Chemistry, is to make her UK stage debut next year in a Greek tragedy.

From BBC

We really, really know her from “How to Get Away With Murder,” but she’s starring in “Lessons and Chemistry” opposite Brie Larson.

From Los Angeles Times

“It kind of reminds myself that I love my body and I’m not ashamed to share it in a non-sexual way on a show . . . ” Brie continued.

From Salon

Better Goods items will include oat-milk frozen desserts, plant-based macaroni and cheese, and frozen appetizers like chicken curry empanadas and Brie Phyllo Blossoms.

From New York Times