Brazilian

adjective

Bra·​zil·​ian brə-ˈzil-yən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Brazil or its people

Brazilian noun

plural Brazilians

Examples of Brazilian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Under its previous name, two doctors were disciplined after patient deaths in 2017 and 2021, one with license revocation and one with a fine and a Brazilian butt lift ban. — Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

Boutros notes Starrett chose a period bracelet in gold mesh to complement the watch’s oversized Art Deco gold case, comparable in style to those made by the famed Brazilian retailer, Chronometro Gondolo. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 10 June 2026

Bündchen is now married to Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, and the couple welcomed a baby boy last February. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026

Los Gatos held a Brazilian Festival that June that drew 5,000 people, and the July 4 game between Brazil and the United States attracted about 40,000 raucous fans — of both sides — to the tiny town. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Current players also recommended keeping an eye on the Brazilian national team. — Alexa Stone june 9, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026

Novak Djokovic lost in the third round 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 to Brazilian 19-year-old João Fonseca on Friday, sending the tennis Grand Slams into a state of rare unpredictability. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 May 2026

The Brazilian superstar, who captains Santos FC following his return to the club, owns an astronomical luxury property portfolio that stretches from Brazil to the United States and Europe to the Middle East. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

The collaboration between French brand Veja and emerging Brazilian fashion label Misci has both feet firmly planted in the Amazon River. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Brazilian

• castilian
• civilian
• cotillion
• pavilion
• postilion
• quadrillion
• reptilian
• vermilion
• vermillion
• billion
• million
• pillion