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Symbol, Chemistry.

bromine.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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candyfloss

candypuff

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Words nearby Br

BPR, bps, b.pt., Bq, b quark, Br, bra, braai, braaivleis, braata, Brabançon

Other definitions for Br (2 of 5)

abbreviation Real Estate.

bedroom.

Other definitions for Br (3 of 5)

br.

abbreviation

bedroom.

branch.

brass.

brig.

bronze.

brother.

brown.

Other definitions for Br (4 of 5)

b.r.

or B.R., B/R.

abbreviation Commerce.

bills receivable.

Other definitions for Br (5 of 5)

Br.

abbreviation

brick.

Britain.

British.

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How to use Br in a sentence

Ye br-reak into Hogan's house some night sufferin' fr'm an incontrollable impulse to take his watch.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne
We wuz fixed nice here, an' things goin' easy; an' the yard full o' br'ilers.
A Reversible Santa Claus|Meredith Nicholson
Mhler accepted the invitation and received a ticket extra-ordinaire, signed Br.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume II (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
It may be right to read br, and apply it only to the eastern façade as that on which there were most cupolas.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan

The succession of measures taken regarding the Cunard service may be followed in the Br.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith

British Dictionary definitions for Br (1 of 5)

abbreviation for

brother

Also: B/R bills receivable

the internet domain name for

Brazil

British Dictionary definitions for Br (2 of 5)

abbreviation for

(in a religious order) Brother

the chemical symbol for

bromine

British Dictionary definitions for Br (3 of 5)

abbreviation for

(formerly) British Rail

Brazil (international car registration)

British Dictionary definitions for Br (4 of 5)

Br.

abbreviation for

Britain

British

British Dictionary definitions for Br (5 of 5)

B/R

br

abbreviation for

bills receivable

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Scientific definitions for Br

The symbol for bromine.