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

When my family and I moved to the Bay Area in 2001, my first introductions to cakes, brownies, doughnuts and desserts were from classroom treats brought in by my teachers. —Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026

One of the girls, 12-year-old Zemfira Mukhtarov, was supposed to make brownies with her dad but sneaked out of the house instead, the grieving father told The News at the time. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026

This helps keep the brownies moist and soft. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026

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

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