brownie

noun

ˈbrau̇-nē How to pronounce brownie (audio)
Definition of brownienext
as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk

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Recent Examples of brownie The kitten got her name from her coloring, which reminded Alex of cookies and brownies. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Scoop the cookie dough in small portions all over the top of the brownie batter, leaving space between them for the brownie batter to rise up during baking. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Last Call Baking is a must-visit for any lover of laminated dough, giant brownie bricks, or chunky cookie energy. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Think chocolate candy, cakes, truffles, cookies, fudge, brownies, drinks, toffees, macarons, cupcakes, pastries — along with a chocolate fountain. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brownie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brownie
  1. fairy
  2. elf
  3. dwarf
  4. goblin
Noun
  • Lights from torches and Navi the fairy play off the floors and walls of dungeons with lavish detail, making metal glint and bringing out the cracks and contours of stone and tile.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The figure’s outstretched hand holds up a tiny fairy-like woman at eye level.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fairy
Noun
  • After posing as the rogue Halbrand in season 1, Sauron returns in season 2 disguised as the elf Annatar.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And many, perhaps understandably, choose to escape into romances involving elves and hockey players.
    — Julia Vitale, airmail.news, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of elf
Noun
  • Compact oaks like columnar English, dwarf chinkapin, and Texas red oak suit small spaces.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Container citrus trees grow on dwarf rootstock and can be kept to a reasonable size through pruning.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Noun
  • The concept had the goblin going out to a bar, hoping to charm the princess.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • From glittering ghosts, ghastly goblins and wicked witches to wily warlocks, fashion can inspire any Halloween transformation.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblin

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