Bruce

American  

[broos] / brus /

noun

1. Blanche Kelso, 1841–98, U.S. politician: first African American to serve a full term as U.S. senator 1875–81.

2. Sir David, 1855–1931, Australian physician.

3. Lenny Leonard Schneider, 1926–66, U.S. comedian.

4. Robert. Robert I.

5. Stanley Melbourne 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne, 1883–1967, Australian statesman: prime minister 1923–29.

6. a male given name: from a Norman family name.

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Bruce ¹ British  

/ bruːs /

noun

1. James . 1730–94, British explorer, who discovered the source of the Blue Nile (1770)

2. Lenny . 1925–66, US comedian, whose satirical sketches, esp of the sexual attitudes of his contemporaries, brought him prosecutions for obscenity, but are now regarded as full of insight as well as wit

3. Robert the Bruce See Robert I

4. Stanley Melbourne , 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne. 1883–1967, Australian statesman; prime minister, in coalition with Sir Earle Page's Country Party, of Australia (1923–29)

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Bruce ² British  

/ bruːs /

noun

1. a jocular name for an Australian man

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Example Sentences

No one has coached or won more MLS games than Bruce Arena, so when Arena speaks about the league, it’s probably wise to listen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Meanwhile Trinity Centre manager Kenny Bruce said he used the steps every day himself.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

On Sunday he continued a feud with Bruce Springsteen, who has been critical of the president and the war, mocking his appearance in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Bruce Miller, who developed “The Handmaid’s Tale” and served as showrunner for much of its run, returned to adapt the sequel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“After that fight with Bryce, it’s almost everybody was scared to get too close. Like they thought I’d go all Bruce Leroy on someone at any moment.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone