# brownie

/ˈbɹaʊni/ (US) · /bɹˈaʊni/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

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

## Definition

a small, square chocolate cake that is soft and thick. It often has nuts inside and is very sweet.

For teachers: a small, dense, chocolate-based baked confection, typically square or rectangular in shape. Often contains nuts or chocolate chips and has a texture between a cake and a soft cookie.

## Examples

- I baked a batch of brownies for the party.
- The bakery is famous for its fudge brownies, which are served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- While traditional recipes call for cocoa powder, many modern variations use melted dark chocolate to achieve a richer, more decadent brownie texture.

## Usage notes

- Countable when referring to the individual squares; uncountable when referring to the substance in general.

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