English · Word Candidate

brett

/bɹɛt/

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Meaning · English

A fault in wine caused by Brettanomyces yeast.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Brettanomyces, a yeast genus that is used in brewing some beers, and can also affect the taste of wine.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “brett” mean?

A fault in wine caused by Brettanomyces yeast.

Is “brett” formal or informal?

brett is generally informal.

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