brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night

2

Brownie : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls typically in the second and third grades in school

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

Synonyms

• dwarf
• elf
• faerie
• faery
• fairy
• fay
• gnome
• goblin
• gremlin
• hobgoblin
• kobold
• leprechaun
• pixie
• pixy
• puck
• sprite
• troll

Examples of brownie in a Sentence

some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk

Recent Examples on the Web

Peanut butter bars, turtle brownies and butter pecan cheesecake are some of her most popular items. —Katherine Loren, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024

The women subsisted on a strict diet of food from Jenny Craig, though some occasionally indulged in contraband brownies from Starbucks. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024

Then, add all the toppings your heart desires, with options like brownie bites, blueberries, marshmallows, Snickers and more. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024

There are also desserts for the sweet tooth in your group, like almond tart or miso brownie. —Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

brown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing brownie

• brownie point

Kids Definition

brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a good-natured elf believed to perform helpful services at night

2

capitalized : a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in the second and third grades

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts