Brandt

American  

[brant, brahnt] / brænt, brɑnt /

noun

1. Willy Karl Herbert Frahm, 1913–1992, West German political leader: chancellor 1969–74; Nobel Peace Prize 1971.

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Brandt British  

/ brænt /

noun

1. Bill , full name William Brandt . 1905–83, British photographer. His photographic books include The English at Home (1936) and Perspectives of Nudes (1961)

2. Georg (ˈɡeɪɔːɡ). 1694–1768, Swedish chemist, who isolated cobalt (1742) and exposed fraudulent alchemists

3. Willy (ˈvɪli). 1913–92, German statesman; socialist chancellor of West Germany (1969–74); chairman of the Social Democratic party (1964–87). His policy of détente and reconciliation with E Europe brought him international acclaim. Nobel peace prize 1971

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Example Sentences

“This reminds me of the adage that is so true: Sometimes, the best deals you do are the ones you don’t,” sports-business analyst Andrew Brandt posted on X about the Tagovailoa release.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Carson Wentz, Philadelphia’s first-round draft pick in 2016, was “the prince,” says sports commentator Kyle Brandt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“I have little doubt that the IPO will be successful, and that it will trade well, at least during the IPO period,” Brandt said.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Brandt, a former elected member of East Hampshire District Council, claimed he wanted to commiserate with her over her failed leadership bid.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

"My orders are to keep you thus until you shall bind yourself by an oath to leave Margaret Brandt, and return to the Church to which you have belonged from your cradle."

From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles