Breuer

American  

[broi-er] / ˈbrɔɪ ər /

noun

1. Josef 1842–1925, Austrian neurologist: pioneer in psychoanalytic techniques.

2. Marcel Lajos 1902–81, Hungarian architect and furniture designer, in the U.S. after 1937.

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Breuer British  

/ ˈbrɔɪə /

noun

1. Josef (ˈjoːzɛf). 1842–1925, Austrian physician: treated the mentally ill by hypnosis

2. Marcel Lajos (mɑːˈsɛl ˈlɔjoʃ). 1902–81, US architect and furniture designer, born in Hungary. He developed bent plywood and tubular metal furniture and designed the UNESCO building in Paris (1953–58)

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Example Sentences

Breuer says Germany currently has 182,000 service personnel under arms.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

When speaking to General Breuer, I noticed repeatedly his insistence on the language of co-operation.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"We, in Germany, have set a clear prioritised list," says Breuer.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Breuer was part of a generation of officers whose mission was often to make do with less, focusing on “downsizing and making things more efficient,” he says, “not more effective.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Then, without another word, Breuer went up the stairs to the hospital and closed the door so quietly they could not tell when it was finally shut.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen