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

That's what convinced Brittany - a life-long supporter of the conservative Liberal-National Coalition until now - to switch her vote.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, Brittany Wicker says yes to Devonta Anderson soon after they begin dating, but when he discovers she said yes to her wedding dress before they met, he finds that scary and clingy.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

I love Brittany in the summer, especially the western tip called Finistère.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

She is Roman Catholic, born on the coast of Brittany.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman