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 of brownie

• fairy
• elf
• dwarf
• goblin

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

In the Evening With their sweet flavor and chewy texture, dates are a perfect evening snack to satisfy post-dinner dessert cravings and a healthier alternative to refined sugar options, like cookies or brownies. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026

Her brownies and cakes came from boxed mixes. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

The historic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is a classic Chicago stay, said to be the birthplace of the brownie, created for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. —Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026

Her boyfriend got it from BadAsh Bakes, the viral bakery based in Pasadena best known for its cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies and layer cakes. —Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

brown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing brownie

• brownie point

Rhymes for brownie

• downy

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