brownie
noun
(in folklore) a tiny, fanciful, good-natured brown elf who secretly helps at night with household chores.
brownies
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pluralof brownie.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I had, apparently, dragged my brownies through the garden.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Her boyfriend got it from BadAsh Bakes, the viral bakery based in Pasadena best known for its cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies and layer cakes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
In my house, black beans are to brownies as bananas are to banana bread.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
"There's nothing for the kids, no clubs, no brownies or scouts," she says.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Kaisha’s mother had baked brownies and cookies all night, and their little fund-raiser lasted ten minutes before they were ordered to move.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
