Brooder

Pronunciation: /ˈbruːdər/

Definitions of brooder

noun a person or thing that broods, such as a hen incubating eggs or a person who is deep in thought or worried

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is a brooder, always lost in thought.

A2 The brooder sat quietly in the corner, contemplating life.

B1 As a brooder, she often spent hours pondering the meaning of existence.

B2 The novelist was known to be a brooder, often getting lost in deep reflection.

C1 The philosopher was a renowned brooder, constantly analyzing the complexities of human nature.

C2 The artist was a brooder of the highest order, delving into the depths of creativity and emotion.

Examples of brooder in a Sentence

formal The brooder in the farm is used to keep the chicks warm and safe.

informal My dad is the brooder in our family, always worrying about everyone.

slang She's such a brooder, always overthinking everything.

figurative The artist was a brooder, constantly pondering the deeper meanings behind his work.

Grammatical Forms of brooder

• past tense: brooded
• plural: brooders
• comparative: more brooding
• superlative: most brooding
• present tense: broods
• future tense: will brood
• perfect tense: have brooded
• continuous tense: is brooding
• singular: brooder
• positive degree: brood
• infinitive: to brood
• gerund: brooding
• participle: brooding

Origin and Evolution of brooder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'brooder' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'brōdian' meaning to brood or incubate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brooder' has evolved to also refer to a person who dwells gloomily on a subject or situation and to a device used for keeping young animals warm.