noun
- a bear, especially a brown bear
Usage: literary; informal
Examples
- The old bruin emerged from its cave after the long winter.
- Campers were warned to store food properly to avoid attracting any bruin.
- The massive bruin stood on its hind legs, sniffing the air.
- Rangers spotted a bruin with two cubs near the hiking trail.
- The UCLA Bruins mascot represents the university’s athletic teams.
- Local folklore tells of a legendary bruin that roamed these mountains.