Brooks

American  

[brooks] / brʊks /

noun

1. Gwendolyn, 1917–2000, U.S. poet and novelist.

2. Phillips, 1835–93, U.S. Protestant Episcopal bishop and pulpit orator.

3. Van Wyck 1886–1963, U.S. author and critic.

4. a male given name.

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Brooks British  

/ brʊks /

noun

1. Geraldine . born 1955, Australian writer. Her novels include March (2005), which won the Pulitzer prize

2. Mel , real name Melvyn Kaminsky . born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)

3. ( Troyal ) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)

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Example Sentences

“U.K. gilts had been one of the top global performers in the past 6 months, so there was room for bond prices to fall and yields to rise,” said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.

From MarketWatch

“It could be Dior or it could be Brooks Brothers, but I have no idea.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I hedge with “semi” because, although it was pretty clear what Mr. Brooks was trying to do, Ms. Gyllenhaal’s purpose is obscure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The moment is captured in the movie “Miracle” when Coach Brooks strikes his name from the roster.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reduction in energy bills is likely to result in lower inflation, creating room for BOE rate cuts, Brooks says.

From The Wall Street Journal