maroon

Example Sentences

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Locals played extras and dressed in Welch High School’s maroon and white for a 1970s-era football game at Vic Nystrom Stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

In his maroon robes, simple sandals and wide-rimmed spectacles, the Dalai Lama is an unlikely global celebrity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Karl wears the maroon beret and "wings" of the Parachute Regiment.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

But this time, in the 1974 collision, Pusser flipped his maroon Corvette—a new purchase made with the Walking Tall money—and broke his neck in the process.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

All the workers wear maroon aprons and funny chef hats and they say “Yes, ma’am,” and “Yes, sir,” to everyone, even to me.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle