Synonyms for
Bruins
Definition
a nickname for the sports teams of Boston Bruins, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League
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Common collocations
- brown bear
- polar bear
- grizzly bear
- black bear
- bear hug
- bear market
- bear country
Word family
Usage note
While 'bruin' is an archaic term for a bear, it is rarely used in modern English except in specific contexts like literature or as a proper noun (e.g., the UCLA Bruins). 'Bear' is the standard term.
Example sentences
- The Bruins scored the winning goal in overtime.
- I'm a big fan of the Bruins.
- The Bruins played a great game last night.
- The Bruins are one of the oldest teams in the NHL.
- The Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times.
Quotes
'I was always a Bruins fan growing up.' - Jeremy Roenick
'The Bruins are a special team.' - Zdeno Chara
'I'm a Bruins fan through and through.' - Chris Evans