brother

noun

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 : 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

Before this year, Roger Federer’s last French Open match was a defeat to his friend, Swiss countryman and metaphorical little brother Stan Wawrinka. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "Five Thoughts on Day 10: Federer's Decision to Play on Clay Was a Great One," 4 June 2019 Three Alex brothers won matches in Mounds View’s 7-0 victory over unseeded Lakeville South to advance to the Class 2A semifinals. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, "State boys tennis: Mounds Views’ Alex brothers help lead team into 2A semis," 4 June 2019 Groshans' younger brother Jordan was taken 12th overall by the Blue Jays in the 2018 draft and currently plays in Class A Lansing. — Arianna Vedia, Houston Chronicle, "Former Magnolia star Jaxx Groshans drafted by Red Sox," 4 June 2019 Arizona State power-hitting outfielder Hunter Bishop — younger brother of Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop — went to San Francisco, rounding out the first 10 selections. — Dennis Waszak Jr., The Denver Post, "Orioles draft Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman with No. 1 pick," 4 June 2019 Birdie Mae and Ace Knute are redefining the brother-sister bond! — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Proud Mom Jessica Simpson Shares Sweet New Photo of Son Ace Holding His Baby Sister Birdie," 4 June 2019 His people are diverse: J-1 visa workers from Russia and Nigeria, sisters from Mexico, a multiracial family from Minnesota, mature biker brothers from North Carolina. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "See the photographs that put the Dells on the map at an exclusive exhibit at West Bend's Museum of Wisconsin Art," 4 June 2019 Clearly, Netflix is looking to tap into that lucrative Russo brothers box office mojo, and who can blame them? — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Post-End Game, Russo Brothers to adapt Magic: The Gathering for Netflix," 3 June 2019 He’s represented by Reynolds Sports Management out of Riverside, and Mark Reynolds, brother of former major leaguer and MLB Network commentator Harold Reynolds. — Marivic Watson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Twins select Eastlake High’s Keoni Cavaco in first round," 3 June 2019

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