brownie
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.
Examples
3 of 5I 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.
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.
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!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.
Quick Quiz
He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brownie
Examples
I decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.
everydayI decided to bake a batch of homemade brownies for our weekend picnic.
The menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.
formalThe menu features a decadent dark chocolate brownie served with seasonal berry coulis.
You've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!
informalYou've got to try this brownie; it's so gooey and delicious!
The experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.
academicThe experiment compared the shelf-life stability of brownies made with different sugar substitutes.
Our catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.
businessOur catering partner provides assorted dessert trays, including gluten-free brownie options for our meetings.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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)
Often Confused With
A blondie is a similar dessert bar but is made with brown sugar and vanilla instead of chocolate or cocoa.
Capitalized, it refers to a young member of the Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'brownie' to describe any chocolate cake, but a brownie is specifically dense and usually square, unlike a fluffy sponge cake.
Memory Tip
Think of the color 'BROWN' plus the suffix '-IE' to mean a 'little brown thing' that is sweet and delicious.
Word Origin
Originates from the color 'brown', first appearing in American cookbooks in the late 19th century.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American culture, brownies are a staple comfort food often sold at school 'bake sales' to raise money.
Quick Quiz
He tried to earn some ______ points with his boss by staying late to finish the report.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brownie
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free