Brooke

[ brook ]

noun

1. Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.
2. Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.

Brooke

/ brʊk /

noun

1. BrookeAlan Francis Alan Francis See Alanbrooke
2. BrookeSir James18031868MBritishMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)
3. BrookeRupert (Chawner)18871915MBritishWRITING: poet Rupert ( Chawner ). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero

Example Sentences

Last year, snowboarder Mia Brookes won the award after she became the youngest world champion in snowboarding, and Britain's first in slopestyle, a month after turning 16.

From BBC

Recently, news broke that Trump picked Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary, who has been influential in two right-leaning think tanks.

From Salon

But Bella Barnes, a first year accounting and finance student at Oxford Brookes University, said she queued for 24 hours just to secure a home for her second year.

From BBC

"As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are truly the backbone of our Country," Trump said in a statement.

From BBC

His more traditional successor, Brooke Jenkins, glided to reelection Tuesday night despite data showing that violent crime increased during her tenure.

From Los Angeles Times