Meaning of the word brood in English

What does brood mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brood

US /bruːd/

UK /bruːd/

a family of young animals, especially birds, produced at one hatching or birth

Example:

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The hen led her brood of chicks across the yard.

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A large brood of ducklings followed their mother.

Synonym:

offspring young litter hatch clutch

think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried

Example:

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She would often brood over her past mistakes.

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Don't just sit there and brood; do something about it!

Synonym:

muse ponder ruminate dwell on fret

(of a bird) sit on eggs to hatch them

Example:

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The hen began to brood her eggs.

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It takes several weeks for the birds to brood successfully.

Synonym:

hatch incubate sit on

Related Word:

brood mare