the British

noun

: the people of Great Britain and especially England

talked about the British

Examples of the British in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some unconfirmed media reports cited additional recent threats of a plot, but the British government gave no indication of anything imminent. — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Following Macklemore’s exit from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, the British headliner has found himself in the middle of a whirlwind, both literally and figuratively. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

As life moves on, ghosts remain The suit against Fox filed by Zakrzewski's widow, Michelle Ross-Stanton, is still winding its way through the British legal system. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the British

• skittish