Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brent
Noun
/brɛnt/
Definition
Brent refers to a type of small, black, and often dark olive colored goose found primarily in North America and Eurasia.
Examples
- Brent geese migrate to the Arctic for breeding.
- The price of brent crude oil fluctuates based on market demand.
- We spotted a flock of brent flying over the lake.
Meaning
The term ‘brent’ can also refer to Brent Crude, a major trading classification of crude oil originating from the North Sea, which is used as a benchmark for oil prices around the world.
Synonyms
- For brent (goose): barnacle goose, snow goose
- For brent (oil): North Sea crude, oil benchmark
