brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night

2

Brownie : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls typically in the second and third grades in school

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts

Synonyms

• dwarf
• elf
• faerie
• faery
• fairy
• fay
• gnome
• goblin
• gremlin
• hobgoblin
• kobold
• leprechaun
• pixie
• pixy
• puck
• sprite
• troll

Examples of brownie in a Sentence

some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s known for its array of dessert specialties, namely its 12 fruit cobblers, 12 types of banana puddings, 24 types of cookies, 12 cobbler milkshakes, 6 different cinnamon rolls and brownies. —Gary Stern, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Fudgy dark chocolate brownies with a football motif couldn't be more delicious or perfect for the occasion. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024

Did one of them experience an accidental pot brownie sitcom shenanigan in real life? —Emma Soren, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024

The ghost of Alice B. Toklas, a one-time resident of the city who is famous for weed brownies and her relationship with Gertrude Stein, is said to roam the halls, and guests have reported other spirits knocking things over. Maynard Alley South Between Maynard Ave. —Christine Clarridge, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

brown entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing brownie

• brownie point

Kids Definition

brownie

noun

brown·​ie ˈbrau̇-nē 

1

: a good-natured elf believed to perform helpful services at night

2

capitalized : a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in the second and third grades

3

: a small square or rectangle of rich usually chocolate cake often containing nuts