brother

noun

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broth·er | \ ˈbrə-t͟hər

plural brothers also brethren\ ˈbret͟h-rən

; ˈbre-t͟hə-rən , -t͟hərn \

Definition of brother

1 : a male who has the same parents as another or one parent in common with another

2 : one related to another by common ties or interests

3 : a fellow member —used as a title for ministers in some evangelical denominations

4 : one of a type similar to another

5a : kinsman

b : one who shares with another a common national or racial origin especially : a Black boy or man : soul brother

6a capitalized : a member of a congregation of men not in holy orders and usually in hospital or school work

b : a member of a men's religious order who is not preparing for or is not ready for holy orders a lay brother

Examples of brother in a Sentence

We must support our brothers and sisters fighting overseas. the brothers in a monastery

Recent Examples on the Web Reflecting on seeing his sister in concert then, her brother James agrees. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, "The Return of," 1 Apr. 2021 Jeremiah is bigger than his brother at 6-10, 240 pounds. — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, "Arizona State's Taeshon Cherry announces transfer to Grand Canyon," 1 Apr. 2021 Lauren Hirsh, who co-owns Club 14 wine club and bar in Westlake with her brother, felt compelled to support another member of the wine community. — Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, "How a group of sommeliers saved this Los Angeles restaurant," 31 Mar. 2021 His little brother Kendal had just got a scholarship to the University of Miami. — BostonGlobe.com, "Former Patriots receiver Kenbrell Thompkins charged with identity theft and unemployment fraud," 31 Mar. 2021 At the church gathering, located on the south side of town, a five-minute drive down the street from where Floyd was killed, his brother Terrence choked back tears while testifying about his loss. — Washington Post, "Outside the courthouse, Minneapolis weighs the meaning of the Chauvin trial," 31 Mar. 2021 Carpenter filed suit after a judge in Uvalde County, where much of the sprawling ranchland sits, approved Marmion’s will and made her brother the executor. — Dallas News, "Carpenter-Briscoe lawsuit could decide controlling stake in former Texas governor’s ranch," 31 Mar. 2021 Another 3-year-old was being cared for by her 11-year-old brother. — Paul Best, Fox News, "Texas Rangers save 6-month-old baby thrown from raft into Rio Grande River," 31 Mar. 2021 Jullian Sanchez said his brother was known to occasionally go for a walk and clear his head. — Lisa Maria Garza, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Do the right thing’: Loved ones want justice for UCF student killed by hit-and-run driver," 30 Mar. 2021

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