Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Bruit /bro͞ot/ · IPA /bɹut/ n. v. t. 01 n. Report; rumor; fame. 1. Report; rumor; fame. “The bruit thereof will bring you many friends.” — Shak. 2. An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation.(Med.) 02 v. t. To report; to noise abroad. imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting 1. To report; to noise abroad. “I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited.” — Shak.