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
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
Wienerschnitzel Wienerschnitzel is offering a free chocolate brownie shake in-store, online or through their app.
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The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
But there are plenty of other retailers giving out free glasses that range from Smoothie King to the protein bar Perfect Snacks, which will give out glasses alongside a chocolate brownie flavor.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Expect baked goods including muffins, pastries, mini cakes, brownies and cookies, as well as coffee from local company Haerfest Coffee— which also has its roots in helping people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
—Laurie Larsh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2024
At the end of the night, homemade brownies are passed around and this makes a nice bookend to the meal.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
What's on the menu at Moon Pie Pizza & Patio
The food menu divides into appetizers, salads, sandwiches, Chicago-style pizzas and a brownie a la mode.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite the foreign-food ban, a brownie had sneaked into the offering.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Among the most popular signature ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Devotion, Oreo Overload, Strawberry Blonde and Founder’s Favorite, a combination of sweet cream, caramel, fudge, pecans and brownies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Mint Brownie Blizzard consists of chocolate brownie pieces, chocolate chunks and mint blended with vanilla soft serve.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
But there are plenty of other retailers giving out free glasses that range from Smoothie King to the protein bar Perfect Snacks, which will give out glasses alongside a chocolate brownie flavor.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Expect baked goods including muffins, pastries, mini cakes, brownies and cookies, as well as coffee from local company Haerfest Coffee— which also has its roots in helping people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
—Laurie Larsh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2024
At the end of the night, homemade brownies are passed around and this makes a nice bookend to the meal.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
What's on the menu at Moon Pie Pizza & Patio
The food menu divides into appetizers, salads, sandwiches, Chicago-style pizzas and a brownie a la mode.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite the foreign-food ban, a brownie had sneaked into the offering.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Among the most popular signature ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Devotion, Oreo Overload, Strawberry Blonde and Founder’s Favorite, a combination of sweet cream, caramel, fudge, pecans and brownies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Mint Brownie Blizzard consists of chocolate brownie pieces, chocolate chunks and mint blended with vanilla soft serve.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Brownie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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 from six through eight years of age
3
: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts
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