Brook: meaning, definitions and examples

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brook

 

[ brสŠk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body of water

A brook is a small, narrow river or stream. It is typically shallow and often flows over rocks and pebbles. Brooks are common in rural areas and are known for their soothing sound.

Synonyms

creek, rivulet, stream

Examples of usage

  • The children played by the brook, skipping stones and splashing in the water.
  • We followed the brook as it wound its way through the forest.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

In geography, a brook is a small natural waterway that is fed by a spring or runoff from rain or snow. It is smaller than a river and is often used as a water source for wildlife.

Synonyms

beck, rill, streamlet

Examples of usage

  • The brook provided a habitat for a variety of plants and animals.
  • We hiked along the brook, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Translations

Translations of the word "brook" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น riacho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sungai kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะผะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strumyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅท (ใŠใŒใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruisseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arroyo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆบช (xiวŽo xฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arroyo

Etymology

The word 'brook' originates from Old English 'brลc', which means a small stream or waterway. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to a small, flowing body of water. Brooks have been an important part of rural landscapes, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and agriculture. In literature, brooks are often used as symbols of nature's beauty and tranquility.

See also: brooklet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,125, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.