brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night

2

Brownie : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls typically in the second and third grades in school

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

Synonyms of brownie

• fairy
• elf
• dwarf
• goblin

Examples of brownie in a Sentence

some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk

Recent Examples on the Web

Sandwiched between two layers of homemade brownie—then drizzled on top. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

For these irresistible ice cream sandwiches, the cookie is actually a brookie (or a brownie cookie). — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

From July 1 to 5, check out a variety of events like pork chop bingo, a boat parade, brownies with the band and more. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Because coffee elevates the flavor of chocolate, espresso or instant coffee is often added to chocolate cakes, brownies, and cookies. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

brown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing brownie

• brownie point

Rhymes for brownie

• downy

Kids Definition

brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a good-natured elf believed to perform helpful services at night

2

capitalized : a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in the second and third grades

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts