brooke
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbɹʊk// brooke
n. a small stream of water. It is usually smaller than a river and flows naturally through the countryside.
n. a small, natural stream of fresh water. Often used in literary or geographical contexts to describe a minor tributary.
The children played by the shallow brook.
A narrow brook winds through the bottom of the garden, providing a constant sound of running water.
The hikers followed the course of the brook as it tumbled over mossy stones and eventually fed into the larger lake at the base of the mountain.
A topographic surname for someone who lived near a brook.
Usage
Commonly used in British English and literature; 'stream' or 'creek' are more frequent in other dialects.