B2 noun Neutral #31 am häufigsten

brownie

/ˈbraʊ.ni/

A brownie is a small, square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie. It is known for its rich cocoa flavor and often contains additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or frosting.

Beispiele

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1

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

2

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

3

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brownie
Adjektiv
brownie-like
Verwandt
Brownies
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Merkhilfe

Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.

Schnelles Quiz

He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brownie

Beispiele

1

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

everyday

I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.

2

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

formal

The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.

3

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

informal

You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!

4

The experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.

academic

The experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.

5

Our catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.

business

Our catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brownie
Adjektiv
brownie-like
Verwandt
Brownies

Häufige Kollokationen

fudge brownie fudge brownie
warm brownie warm brownie
brownie mix brownie mix
chocolate brownie chocolate brownie
chewy brownie chewy brownie

Häufige Phrasen

brownie points

imaginary credit earned for doing good deeds

brownie sundae

a dessert with a brownie topped with ice cream

hash brownie

a brownie containing cannabis (slang/informal)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brownie vs blondie

A blondie is a similar dessert bar but is made with brown sugar and vanilla instead of chocolate or cocoa.

brownie vs Brownie

Capitalized, it refers to a young member of the Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is almost always used in the context of food. When capitalized as 'Brownies,' it specifically refers to the junior branch of the Girl Scouts organization.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'brownie' to describe any chocolate cake, but a brownie is specifically dense and usually square, unlike a fluffy sponge cake.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.

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Wortherkunft

Originates from the color 'brown', first appearing in American cookbooks in the late 19th century.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: brownies Often used as a compound noun (e.g., brownie recipe)
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Kultureller Kontext

In American culture, brownies are a staple comfort food often sold at school 'bake sales' to raise money.

Schnelles Quiz

He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brownie

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A1

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begin

A1

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seem

A1

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help

A1

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talk

A1

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