Brae
noun
A hillside or slope, especially along a river.
The cabin was nestled into the brae, providing an excellent view of the river.
Often appears as...
- steep brae
- down the brae
noun
A hillside or slope, especially along a river.
The cabin was nestled into the brae, providing an excellent view of the river.
Often appears as...
- steep brae
- down the brae
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Usage
Particularly used in Scotland, might be unfamiliar elsewhere.
He grew up playing on the brae behind his house.
Pro Tip 2/3Locational Context
Often used to describe slopes in natural, rural, or river settings.
They picnicked on the sunny brae overlooking the loch.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Imagery
Can evoke a picturesque or romantic image, common in poetry.
The wildflowers covered the brae in a tapestry of color.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Usage
Particularly used in Scotland, might be unfamiliar elsewhere.
He grew up playing on the brae behind his house.
Pro Tip 2/3Locational Context
Often used to describe slopes in natural, rural, or river settings.
They picnicked on the sunny brae overlooking the loch.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Imagery
Can evoke a picturesque or romantic image, common in poetry.
The wildflowers covered the brae in a tapestry of color.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Usage
Particularly used in Scotland, might be unfamiliar elsewhere.
He grew up playing on the brae behind his house.
Pro Tip 2/3Locational Context
Often used to describe slopes in natural, rural, or river settings.
They picnicked on the sunny brae overlooking the loch.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Imagery
Can evoke a picturesque or romantic image, common in poetry.
The wildflowers covered the brae in a tapestry of color.
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