Brie
noun
a region in NE France, between the Seine and the Marne.
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Brie
1 American
[br ee]
/ bri /
noun
Brie
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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
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He and his wife, actor Alison Brie, stay in bed all day, watch four movies and Postmate every single meal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
“It’s because Gen Z is showing up for the mall,” said CEO Brie Olson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 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
“You don’t have to eat any more if your tummy’s full, but it’s not dessert time yet,” Brie tells him.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Arrange your dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, until the brie has beautifully melted into its pocket.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 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
She is kneeling on the floor at Russell’s side, spreading a generous amount of brie on a cracker, paying no attention to what Russell is doing.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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