brooder
|brood-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbruːdər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbruːdə/
device for warmth; deep thinker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brooder' originates from the Old English word 'brōd,' which meant 'offspring' or 'brood.'
Historical Evolution
'brōd' evolved into the Middle English word 'brode,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'brood,' from which 'brooder' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'offspring' or 'young birds,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of a person who thinks deeply.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or structure used to keep young birds warm.
The farmer used a brooder to keep the chicks warm during the cold nights.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person who broods or thinks deeply about something.
He's such a brooder, always lost in thought.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42