Synonyms & related words for brig

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of brig — including guardhouse, calaboose, prison, bridewell, jail, guardroom. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to brig

Explore words related to brig — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include brigadier, colonel, commandant, brigantine, colonelcy, commander, naval, lieutenant. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for brig

Common synonyms for brig include guardhouse, calaboose, prison, bridewell, jail, guardroom — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does brig come from?

The word brig breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root brig, from Italian brigantino (“two-masted sailing vessel (shortened from brigantine)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.