brill

[US]/brɪl/
[UK]/brɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of edible European flatfish; a species of flounder.

Phrases & Collocations

brilliant

brilliant idea

brilliant performance

brilliant mind

Real-world Examples

Brill. Just one onion which has been sliced very finely.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

This order contains four families. Examples: flatfish such as sole, turbot, dab, plaice, brill, etc.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

It's special because this has been in our family for over 30 years.Oh, brill! Is it complicated? So easy to make.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

" brill" which is short for " brilliant." And in England, they, they use the word " brilliant" to mean great or excellent.

Source: 2006 English Cafe

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