brooke

[brʊk]

brooke Definition

  • 1a small stream or creek, often one that is dry in the summer
  • 2a female given name

Using brooke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brooke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children loved to play in the brooke behind their house.

  • Example

    Brooke Shields is an American actress and model.

brooke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brooke

Phrases with brooke

  • babbling brook

    a brook or stream that makes a continuous murmuring sound as it flows over stones

    Example

    The sound of the babbling brook was soothing to her.

  • brook no argument

    not tolerate any disagreement or opposition

    Example

    The teacher brooked no argument from the students about the homework assignment.

  • burn one's bridges (behind one)

    to do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation

    Example

    By quitting his job without notice, he burned his bridges behind him and made it impossible to get his old job back.

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Summary: brooke in Brief

The term 'brooke' [brʊk] refers to a small stream or creek, often one that is dry in the summer. It is also a female given name. Examples include 'The children loved to play in the brooke behind their house.' and 'Brooke Shields is an American actress and model.' Phrases like 'babbling brook' describe a stream that makes a continuous murmuring sound, while 'brook no argument' means not tolerating any disagreement.