Definition of brownie
1 : a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night
2Brownie : 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
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Examples of brownie in a Sentence
some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk
Recent Examples of brownie from the Web
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Organizers are still seeking participants for the apple pie and brownie baking competitions, Vodick said.
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After noticing brownies in plain view in the glove compartment, and suspecting they were laced with drugs, the troopers searched the car with a police dog.
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The array of desserts were plentiful — the most delicious, in my opinion, being a decadent brownie laden with chocolate chips.
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These brownies get a protein boost from protein powder and peanut butter.
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Using the foil sides as handles, remove the brownies from pan.
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According to police reports, Huaracha was stopped at 7:58 p.m. near Route 83 and West Shore Drive for an improper lane usage, and during the traffic stop officers discovered marijuana, marijuana gummies and one marijuana brownie.
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Customers can add three toppings from a choice of more than 30 — including brownies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, coconut flakes, mango, toasted marshmallows and lychee.
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This brownie recipe gets a nutrition boost from garden fresh beets and thick applesauce.
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Origin and Etymology of brownie
1brown
First Known Use: circa 1500
BROWNIE Defined for English Language Learners
brownie
playDefinition of brownie for English Language Learners
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Brownie : a member of an organization of Girl Scouts or Girl Guides for girls ages 7 through 10
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: a short, square piece of rich, chocolate cake that often contains nuts
BROWNIE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of brownie for Students
1 : a small square piece of chewy chocolate cake
2 cap : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls in the first through third grades in school
3 : a cheerful elf believed to perform helpful services at night
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