Brent (Noun)
Meaning
Small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- During its yearly migration, the brent can be seen flying in a distinct V-formation.
- As a winter visitor to the coastal regions, the brent often forages for algae and aquatic plants.
- Local bird enthusiasts eagerly await the return of the brent that usually arrives in late autumn.
- These geese are known for traveling long distances each year, from their summer habitats to their winter habitats as was with the brent.
- It's not uncommon to see brent grazing in open fields near estuaries in certain parts of the United Kingdom.