Brook

Pronunciation: /brʊk/

Definitions of brook

noun a small stream of water

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit by the brook and listen to the water babbling.

A2 The brook is home to many small fish and frogs.

B1 We followed the brook as it wound its way through the forest.

B2 The brook was crystal clear, reflecting the blue sky above.

C1 The brook meandered gently through the meadow, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The brook's gentle flow provided a soothing soundtrack to our picnic by the water.

Examples of brook in a Sentence

formal The brook meandered through the lush green meadow, creating a peaceful ambiance.

informal Let's go for a picnic by the brook and enjoy the soothing sound of water flowing.

slang I love chilling by the brook, it's so relaxing.

figurative She felt like a small pebble in the brook of life, carried along by the currents of fate.

Grammatical Forms of brook

• past tense: brooked
• plural: brooks
• comparative: brookier
• superlative: brookiest
• present tense: brooks
• future tense: will brook
• perfect tense: have brooked
• continuous tense: is brooking
• singular: brook
• positive degree: brook
• infinitive: to brook
• gerund: brooking
• participle: brooked

Origin and Evolution of brook

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'brook' originated from Old English 'brōc' which meant a small stream or watercourse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brook' has retained its original meaning of a small stream or watercourse, but it has also been used metaphorically to indicate tolerating or enduring something, as in 'I cannot brook such behavior.'