Brie
noun
a region in NE France, between the Seine and the Marne.
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Brie
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[br ee]
/ bri /
noun
Brie
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[bree]
/ bri /
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Brie
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British
/ briː /
noun
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a soft creamy white cheese, similar to Camembert but milder
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a mainly agricultural area in N France, between the Rivers Marne and Seine: noted esp for its cheese
brie
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British
/ briː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Brie
First recorded in 1840–50
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Alison Brie, 43, is an actor, producer and writer known for the series “Mad Men” and “GLOW,” the sitcom “Community” and the horror movie “Together.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
High-fat cheeses are defined as having more than 20% fat and include common types such as cheddar, Brie and Gouda.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Taylor Swift and actress Brie Larson have also begged for the position.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
US star Brie Larson joins Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black in the voice cast of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", a CGI animation set for release in April 2026.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
“So Brie and Teddy went to the beach?”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
A more savory rendition features half of a hard-boiled egg alongside two small bites of an avocado toast and brie on toast.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
“Her methodology feels very Eastern European in male and female relationships and dynamics,” Sokol explains as her guests pick at deviled eggs and brie cheese with manicured nails.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
For inventive Franco-Caribbean cuisine, try Alizé, which opened in 2024 in the Marina Royale with a menu that includes a coconut-lobster cocktail and tempura brie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
The cheese alone can shape the whole experience: the richness of brie, the bite of gorgonzola, the grassiness of goat.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
I have never been one of those Americans who pepper their conversation with French phrases and entertain guests with wheels of brie.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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