donnybrook

noun

don·​ny·​brook ˈdä-nē-ˌbru̇k How to pronounce donnybrook (audio)
often capitalized
1
2
: a usually public quarrel or dispute

Examples of donnybrook in a Sentence

A donnybrook has erupted over the court's decision. a dozen people were arrested after the donnybrook at the stadium
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But money has settled previous donnybrooks over new technologies. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024 The donnybrook between Disney and Ron DeSantis keeps escalating, and what should be a dispute over corporate welfare has devolved into an unfortunate political brawl that both could lose. The Editorial Board, wsj.com, 27 Apr. 2023 There were, however, the makings of a donnybrook. Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2022 Both guys are going to come out swinging and tire themselves out, but Danny’s going to bring it early and often to make Errol prove he’s fully recovered in a donnybrook. Manouk Akopyan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2020 See all Example Sentences for donnybrook 

Word History

Etymology

Donnybrook Fair, annual Irish event known for its brawls

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of donnybrook was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Donnybrook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donnybrook. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Donnybrook

geographical name

Don·​ny·​brook ˈdä-nē-ˌbru̇k How to pronounce Donnybrook (audio)
city in the province of Leinster, eastern Ireland

Note: Donnybrook is a southeastern suburb of Dublin.

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