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cinnamon

[sin-uh-muhn] / ˈsɪn ə mən /
ADJECTIVE
brown
Synonyms
STRONG
amber bay beige bister brick bronze buff chestnut chocolate 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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For 30 minutes we watch a northern harrier on the hunt, dive-bombing blue-winged and cinnamon teal, though he always comes up empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Cardamom carries a subtle floral note and a quiet citrus edge that sharpens the cinnamon without competing with it.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

At Sainsbury's the range is similarly extensive with orange marmalade, salted caramel, carrot, cherry, rhubarb, ginger and cinnamon.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Unlike many of Amazon’s rural hubs, the Missoula facility also keeps hundreds of items in stock for same-day delivery, such as diapers, dog food and cinnamon roll-flavored protein bread rolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“I’m going into Dunkin’ Donuts, and I’m going to order a large coffee for you and a cinnamon bun for me.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper