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

The Chocolate Brownie Batter flavor was my first try, mostly because any brand that claims something tastes like licking brownie batter off the spoon must be challenged. —Samantha Leal, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026

The box of coffee cups offers 12 different flavors to try, from a decadent chocolate fudge brownie to an indulgent strawberry shortcake. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026

Anyone who bakes her wet-in-the-middle-and-crispy-on-top brownies realizes Maida Heatter turned classic American brownie making on its head. —Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

The business makes cookies, cake and brownie bites from teff, an ancient, protein-rich grain from Ethiopia that’s high in fiber and gluten-free. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025

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