Recent Examples on the WebSurmounting the odds arrayed against women looking to work on the front lines as war correspondents, Lee did get to the capture key wartime images for British Vogue, including the destruction caused by the Blitz and the aftermath of D-Day.—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024 The 152nd British Open tees off on Thursday, July 18, and the winner will receive $3.1 million, according to The R&A, which runs the golf major.—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 July 2024 But the farther north the British went from the King’s Bridge the shakier their hold was.—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024 Origin: British Meaning: Vine Famous Namesakes: Blue Ivy Carter
Peak Popularity: 2023
Fun Fact: Ivy has recently had a boost in popularity, going from #68 in 2019 to #38 in 2023.—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for British
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English Bruttische of Britain, from Old English Brettisc, from Brettas Britons, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of British was
before the 12th century
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