Brie
noun
a region in NE France, between the Seine and the Marne.
Brie
1 American
[br ee]
/ bri /
noun
Brie
2
American
[bree]
/ bri /
noun
Brie
1
British
/ briː /
noun
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a soft creamy white cheese, similar to Camembert but milder
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a mainly agricultural area in N France, between the Rivers Marne and Seine: noted esp for its cheese
brie
2
British
/ briː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Brie
First recorded in 1840–50
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Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere says the company’s goal was to focus on higher-value goods where shippers give priority to speed, precision, visibility and reliability over the lowest price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
High-fat cheeses are defined as having more than 20% fat and include common types such as cheddar, Brie and Gouda.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Taylor Swift and actress Brie Larson have also begged for the position.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
US star Brie Larson joins Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black in the voice cast of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", a CGI animation set for release in April 2026.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
Nothing like Brie with her long, skinny-strapped dress and feather earrings.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
A more savory rendition features half of a hard-boiled egg alongside two small bites of an avocado toast and brie on toast.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Bordeaux, baguettes and brie can only do so much to tempt the entrepreneurial class to stick around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
I cannot imagine seeing them on a cheese board at a public event, let alone topping one with a dollop of brie.
From Slate ● May 10, 2025
Sweeney passes around a tray of brie and raspberries as we chat; Malkmus is wearing tennis shorts and tennis shoes, having come here straight from an afternoon match at a friend’s place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
I have never been one of those Americans who pepper their conversation with French phrases and entertain guests with wheels of brie.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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