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

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Her baskets are mostly the yellowish brown color of her main thread, strips of basket rush made pliant after soaking in water.

From Los Angeles Times

"The traditional brown envelope moment is still an important milestone for students, it's a chance to see friends, celebrate together, and connect with staff," Pettman told the BBC.

From BBC

In Pacific Palisades, too, hills that flames turned brown are now back to green.

From Los Angeles Times

Plates overflowed with fried eggs, hash browns and bacon.

From Los Angeles Times

A brown gravy packet Not something I use often, but something I’m glad to have.

From Salon

brown

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