brigade
noun
a military unit having its own headquarters and consisting of two or more regiments, squadrons, groups, or battalions.
brigades
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pluralof brigade.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Abdi explained that the announcement followed "the completion of the process of integrating our forces into the brigades of the Syrian army".
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Hume said such situations should automatically trigger national resilience, when firefighters from brigades around the country are sent to assist.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Converting these “e-points” into money via the country’s Delta battlefield management network, brigades can then quickly purchase new systems directly from manufacturers, through a classified online marketplace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Cordone said the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the SDF was moving forward, with four SDF brigades integrated into government forces receiving state salaries and 1,300 SDF-affiliated detainees released.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
There were twenty-six horse-drawn floats, six golden chariots, ten marching bands, and six mounted brigades.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
