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People & Occupations — Lesson 57
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brawlers
ˈbrɔlərz
A fighter (especially one who participates in brawls) — the bar is known for attracting brawlers on weekend nights.
The brawlers were escorted out of the stadium by security guards.
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breadwinner
ˈbɹɛdwɪnɚ
One whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents — she was the sole breadwinner in her family.
She was the sole breadwinner in her family.
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breaker
ˈbreɪkər
A quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone — the surfers waited for the big breakers.
The surfers waited for the big breakers.
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breeder
ˈbriːdər
A person who breeds animals — the breeder raises prize-winning horses.
The breeder raises prize-winning horses.
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breeders
ˈbriːdɚz
A person who breeds animals — some breeders specialize in exotic birds.
Professional breeders carefully select which animals to mate together.
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brewer
ˈbruːər
Someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water — she trained as a brewer in Germany.
The brewer has perfected this recipe over many years.
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brewers
ˈbruːərz
Someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water — local brewers are competing with imported beers.
Local brewers are competing with imported beers.
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bridegroom
ˈbraɪdɡruːm
A man who has recently been married — all the guests congratulated the bridegroom.
The bridegroom arrived at the church on time.
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brides
ˈbraɪdz
A woman who has recently been married — the brides wore beautiful white dresses.
The brides wore beautiful white dresses.
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bridesmaid
ˈbraɪdzmeɪd
An unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding — she asked her sister to be her bridesmaid.
She asked her sister to be her bridesmaid.
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bridesmaids
ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz
An unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding — the bridesmaids wore beautiful purple dresses.
The bridesmaids wore beautiful purple dresses.
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bridges
brɪdʒɪz
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990) — london is famous for its bridges over the Thames.
There are many beautiful bridges in Paris across the Seine.
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