Definition of Bromide

a platitude or cliché that people say

Examples of Bromide in a sentence

The bromide “all things come to those who wait” didn’t really help the mountain climber hanging from the cliff.  🔊

Although bromide “time heals all wounds” might encourage some, the platitude won’t be much support to those who have lost a limb.  🔊

Although it is just a cliché, there is a lot of truth in the bromide “the best things in life are free.”  🔊

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