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Meaning of brown bag | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A brown paper bag.
  2. A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Did you attend the brown bag Tuesday on healthy exercise habits?”
“So what student would choose to work in Washington for zero compensation, with benefits listed as "brown-bags," "farewell reception" and "athletic and service opportunities"?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

brown bag test brown bagging brown bar brown bastard brown beaksedge brown bean

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