English · Family & People

brothers

/ˈbrʌðəz/

[/ˈbrʌðəz/]

plural of brother

Beginnernoun

Definition

Brothers is the plural of brother, boys or men who share the same parents as you.

Example

She has two older brothers.

She has two older brothers.

Etymology

From Old English 'brōþor'; the modern plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in family talk.

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