brigade
Translation
brigade
Examples
The army sent in a new brigade.
The army sent in a new brigade.
The fire brigade arrived quickly.
The fire brigade arrived quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) brigade a military unit A brigade consists of several battalions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unit, squad, team, corps
Etymology
From Italian 'brigata' (company, troop), which comes from 'briga' (strife, quarrel).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bridge' being guarded by a 'brigade' of soldiers. The similar sounds can help link them.