Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Brood.
How to pronounce brood:
US
Brood - as a noun
The young of an animal cared for at one time
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Brood - as a verb
Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Example: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
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Be in a huff and display one's displeasure
Example: "She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted"
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Brood - as an adjective
Kept or reared for breeding, said of animals.
Example: "A brood mare"
Example Sentences
"She sat in the brood of her thoughts, contemplating her next step."
"The mother hen puffed out her feathers to protect her brood of chicks."
"The brood gathered around the fireplace for a cozy family evening."
"His constant brood of worries kept him up at night."
"The queen bee laid her eggs and the worker bees cared for the brood."
Word Game Points
Is BROOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brood is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BROOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BROOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brood is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBROOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BROOD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brood is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBROOD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
