Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Brittany

American  
[brit-n-ee] / ˈbrɪt n i /

noun

  1. a region in NW France, on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay: a former duchy and province.


Brittany 1 British  
/ ˈbrɪtənɪ /

noun

  1. French name: Bretagne.  Breton name: Breiz.  a region of NW France, the peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay: settled by Celtic refugees from Wales and Cornwall during the Anglo-Saxon invasions; disputed between England and France until 1364

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Brittany 2 British  

noun

  1. a medium-sized strongly-built variety of retriever with a slightly wavy coat usu. in tan and white, liver and white, or black and white

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Brittany Adamson, a nurse practitioner who brought the idea to the clinic, asked before the procedure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe have added a new ring to their Olympics experience — the captain of the U.S. women’s hockey team and the American speedskater are engaged.

From Los Angeles Times

On the homepage of 28’s website, Brittany is pictured, hair flowing, wearing bathing suits on a beach.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brittany Henderson and Brad Edwards said there was "an unfolding emergency that requires immediate judicial intervention" due to the DOJ "failing to redact victims names and other personally identifying information in thousands of instances".

From BBC

Brittany Hampton is blasting Olivia Dean as she scurries through her apartment, impeccably decorated with art deco furniture sourced from Facebook Marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times