brigade

/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: brigades · brigading · brigaded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A group of people organized for a common purpose.

Noun

Examples

a work brigade; a fire brigade

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To form or unite into a brigade; to group together.

Verb

Examples

This is, however, a classic case where speech is brigaded with action.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

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

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To harass an individual or community online in a coordinated manner.

Verb

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “brigade” mean?

A group of people organized for a common purpose.

Is “brigade” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.