Brie

¹ American  

[bree] / bri /

noun

1. a region in NE France, between the Seine and the Marne.

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Brie ² American  

[bree] / bri /

noun

1. a salted, white, soft cheese, ripened with bacterial action, originating in Brie.

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Brie ¹ British  

/ briː /

noun

1. a soft creamy white cheese, similar to Camembert but milder

2. a mainly agricultural area in N France, between the Rivers Marne and Seine: noted esp for its cheese

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brie ² British  

/ briː /

noun

1. a variant spelling of bree 1

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Etymology

Origin of Brie

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Taylor Swift and actress Brie Larson have also begged for the position.

From BBC

Together, a horror film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was shown in selected Chinese cinemas in advance screenings on 12 September.

From BBC

Every argument between Brie’s plucky elementary school teacher, Millie, and Franco’s wannabe indie rocker, Tim, is tinged with an innate gravity that wouldn’t be present if it weren’t for the stars’ real-life relationship.

From Salon

Brie and Franco lend the fictional couple their intimacy, but dial down their spark.

From Los Angeles Times

Among them was Brie Monroy, 45, who had traveled more than an hour from San Bernardino with her mom, niece and nephew to visit and support the vendors.

From Los Angeles Times