English · Family & People
brother
/ˈbrʌðə/
[/ˈbrʌðə/]
male sibling
Beginnernoun
Definition
A boy or man who has the same parents as another person.
Example
My younger brother loves playing football every weekend.
My younger brother loves playing football every weekend.
Etymology
From Old English "brothor," related to Latin "frater."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; also used loosely among close male friends.