B1nounnaturebusiness
US/bræntʃ/
UK/brɑːntʃ/
a part growing out of a tree's trunk, a local office of a company, or one area of a subject
In context
A bird was sitting on a low branch of the oak tree.
The bank is opening a new branch in our neighborhood.
Biology is a branch of science that studies living things.
Words that go with branch
noun + noun
- tree branchA tree branch fell on the car during the storm.
- branch officeShe works at the branch office downtown.
- bank branchThe nearest bank branch is two blocks away.
adjective + noun
- local branchTake the form to your local branch.
verb + noun
- break a branchThe wind was strong enough to break a branch.
noun + preposition
- branch of scienceChemistry is a branch of science.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company has many branchs in Vietnam.Correct: The company has many branches in Vietnam.