Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

brown

[broun] / braʊn /
ADJECTIVE
of a dark color with a yellow-red hue
Synonyms
STRONG
amber bay beige bister brick bronze buff chestnut chocolate cinnamon cocoa coffee copper drab dust ecru fawn ginger hazel henna khaki mahogany nut brown ochre puce russet rust sepia sorrel tan toast umber
WEAK
auburn burnt sienna snuff-colored tawny terra-cotta

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The windswept golf course’s grass turned brown while officials await a decision on future plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The lower egg prices led people to buy more specialty eggs, which includes the premium varieties of cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Investigators describe the suspect as a man in his 30s with black hair and brown eyes, about 6 feet tall and weighing 220 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Elliot’s dark brown eyes narrowed into angry slits.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin