brawn

noun

ˈbrȯn 

1

a

British : the flesh of a boar

b

: headcheese

2

a

: full strong muscles

b

: muscular strength

Synonyms of brawn

• muscle
• power
• beef

Examples of brawn in a Sentence

an actor who is more famous for his brawn than for his talent

Recent Examples on the Web

The new exterior takes the Sterrato’s already sculpted visage and adds some serious brawn, which can best be seen in the fenders and the roof, which now sports a scoop. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

SpaceX has high hopes for the giant vehicle, which combines full reusability with unprecedented brawn. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Known for his blond hair and signature white-and-blue outfit, Fred is often the brawn behind the gang's plans. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Giedraitis is using his brain as well as his brawn to dominate. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French braon flesh, muscle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brǣd flesh

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for brawn

• aune
• bon
• bonne
• chon
• con
• conn
• crohn
• dawn
• drawn
• fawn
• gone
• hon

Kids Definition

brawn

noun

ˈbrȯn 

1

: full strong muscles

2

: muscular strength

3

British : the meat of a boar

brawniness

ˈbrȯ-nē-nəs

noun

brawny

ˈbrȯ-nē

adjective