ochre

Example Sentences

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He listened impassively to the reparations order, dressed in an ochre robe and a traditional white scarf.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Throughout his career, Lowry favored mostly five colors: ochre, blue, black, white and red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Prof Herrero also said it is the first time scientists have discovered a stone in an archaeological context with a red ochre dot, meaning Neanderthals brought it to the shelter.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

“We can now be quite confident that ferrihydrite is the dominant iron-bearing mineral causing Mars' distinctive ochre color,” Valentinas said.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2025

I drove us home in Baba’s old, ochre yellow Buick Century.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini