How to Spell brood
brood
//bɹuːd//
brood - noun
- The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
- The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
- The 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 children in one family; offspring.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
A brood is a group of baby birds, or as a verb, it means to think deeply about something or to feel sad. 'Don't brood over your mistakes—learn from them!'
Common misspellings
brood, brud, broad
Word family
brood, broods, brooded, brooding, broodish
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