# brig

/ˈbɹɪɡ/ (US) · /bɹˈɪɡ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brig
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, working together as a unit.

For teachers: a small military unit or detachment, typically of infantry or naval personnel.

## Examples

- The brig marched into the town square.
- The captain ordered the brig to secure the dock area before nightfall.
- Historical records describe the brig as a versatile tactical unit capable of rapid deployment in both land and maritime operations.

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