brook trout

noun

: the common speckled cold-water char (Salvelinus fontinalis) of North America

Examples of brook trout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But biologists in Maine studying salmonids like native brook trout and lake trout discovered a concerning amount of soft plastic lures in their stomachs. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Aquatic biologists will apply a piscicide, or an organic poison, to the waters to kill the brook trout. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The heart-pounding encounter ended with the calf reunited with its mother, dramatic photos on a cellphone — and the couple continuing on to catch brook trout. — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Fish for Trout Lanesboro is a favorite with anglers; the clear waters of the Root River are home to brown, rainbow, and brook trout. — Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brook trout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

brook trout

noun

: a common speckled cold-water char of eastern North America