Brewster

[ broo-ster ]

/ ˈbru stər /

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noun

William, 1560?–1644, Pilgrim settler: leader of the colonists at Plymouth.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Brewster

brewing, brewis, brewmaster, brewpub, brewski, Brewster, Brewster chair, Brewster's law, brew up, Brexit, brey

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How to use Brewster in a sentence

Republicans say they are hoping for a quick resolution, but Brewster is not so sure.
Pennsylvania Republicans block seating of Democratic state senator, take control from lieutenant governor|Hannah Knowles|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
Brewster edged out his Republican opponent Nicole Ziccarelli by 69 votes, and Ziccarelli is urging a federal court to discount about 300 mail ballots from Allegheny County without handwritten dates on their envelopes.
Pennsylvania Republicans block seating of Democratic state senator, take control from lieutenant governor|Hannah Knowles|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
Brewster’s race is not the only close contest with ongoing challenges.
Pennsylvania Republicans block seating of Democratic state senator, take control from lieutenant governor|Hannah Knowles|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
Brewster had been waiting for his moment with Bible in hand and left the floor after it became clear he would not be sworn in, he said.
Pennsylvania Republicans block seating of Democratic state senator, take control from lieutenant governor|Hannah Knowles|January 6, 2021|Washington Post

Brewster noted to the Blade that Texas has seen record turnout in early voting.
Activists in swing states drive LGBTQ voter mobilization efforts|Michael K. Lavers|October 31, 2020|Washington Blade
Fast and Furious co-stars Jordana Brewster and Vin Diesel paid tribute to Paul Walker.
The Best Moments of the MTV Movie Awards|Marina Watts|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brewster includes two letters in the appendices that will bring a tear to your eyes.
This Week's Hot Reads: April 15, 2012|Jimmy So|April 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It was the story of a young man named Monty Brewster who, in order to inherit $7 million, must spend $1 million in a single year.
American Dreams: Brewster’s Millions and Triumphant America|Nathaniel Rich|January 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Brewster, a man of property, and a gentleman in England, learned to be a printer at the age of forty-five.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2|Egerton Ryerson
The youngest and strongest among them were to go out first, under the guidance of one of their teachers, Elder Brewster.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies|H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
Brewster was made Elder at Scrooby, and the boy Bradford was one of the charter members.
William Bradford of Plymouth|Albert Hale Plumb
Elder Brewster especially entreated for him, though this strange pulpit aspirant had hoped to supplant him.
William Bradford of Plymouth|Albert Hale Plumb
A dark flush swept over Samuel Brewster's ingenuous young face.
And So They Were Married|Florence Morse Kingsley

British Dictionary definitions for Brewster

Brewster

/ (ˈbruːstə) /

noun

Sir David . 1781–1868, Scottish physicist, noted for his studies of the polarization of light

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