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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Brittany

Johnson’s wife Brittany told Strahan: “We’re still hopeful. We’re hopeful that a breakthrough will happen or … a miracle will happen.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

And then bring Malin and Brittany in, to have these two be like companion pieces in the culture in the past year.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, heat of between 32C and 35C was expected across much of the western region of Brittany, "with peaks of 36C or even 37C expected in the south of the country", Meteo-France said.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

Typical of Black Lives Matter individuals who participated in the Ferguson demonstrations is activist and educator Brittany Packnett, who states that the death of Michael Brown deepened her commitment to social justice.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler