nounπShareThe young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother."The hen carefully watched her brood as they pecked at the ground. "animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time."The robin's brood chirped loudly from the nest in the tree. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony."The beekeeper carefully inspected the honeycomb, noting the healthy brood of young bees. "organismanimalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe children in one family; offspring."The farmer was proud of his large brood of children who all helped on the farm. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is bred or produced; breed; species."The new brood of chickens hatched yesterday, all fluffy and yellow. "animalbiologynaturegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParentage."The dog's breed is unknown, but its brood suggests a possible terrier mix. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHeavy waste in tin and copper ores."The mine produced a significant amount of brood, requiring extra processing to remove it from the copper ore. "materialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep an egg warm to make it hatch."In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster."Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs."naturebiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone."He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome."mindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be bred."The chickens were brooded by their mother hen. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareKept or reared for breeding, said of animals."a brood mare"animalbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
