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.

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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

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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

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Example Sentences

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

After Brittany Gibson’s father was injured rescuing fellow miners in the deadly Upper Big Branch mine explosion of 2010, her family struggled to get by.

From The Wall Street Journal

French marine archaeologists have discovered a massive undersea wall off the coast of Brittany, dating from around 5,000 BC.

From BBC

Brittany Martin is planning to buy holiday gifts for family this year, even after being recently laid off from a job at a tech firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shot in black and white, Brittany Shyne’s debut feature explores the lives and challenges of Black farmers in south Georgia.

From Los Angeles Times