BROODING
/ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of BROODING
To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
"In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."
To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
"Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs."
(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
"He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome."
A spell of brooding; the time when someone broods.
(of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
"A brooding hen can be aggressive."
Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
"You like T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"? You must be so brooding and deep."
Examples of BROODING in a Sentence
- "In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."
- "Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs."
- "He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome."
- "A brooding hen can be aggressive."
Word Details
Is BROODING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BROODING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BROODING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BROODING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | o | o | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BROODING
100 words from the letters in BROODING
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How to Use BROODING in Word Games
BROODING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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