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
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British
/ briː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Brie
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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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
More than 100 film industry professionals, whether actors, directors or producers, were received by the pope inside the Apostolic Palace, including Cate Blanchett, Alison Brie, Judd Apatow and Viggo Mortensen.
From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025
Together, a horror film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was shown in selected Chinese cinemas in advance screenings on 12 September.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Brie locks eyes with Dad, and I have the prickly-hot feeling I get when I don’t know right away how to do a math problem or answer an essay question on a test.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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