umber

Example Sentences

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As sure as green leaves have turned red, gold and umber, the spooky season haunts us once more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The sun was just beginning its ascent over the Mojave, bathing the sand in a smooth umber glow beneath pockets of wispy cloud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

The appliques on one light silk umber gown were so heavy they structured the dress rather than vice-versa.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Every day, the nuns swap their maroon robes for an umber brown uniform to practice Kung Fu, the ancient Chinese martial art.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023

He has a soft, chestnut-colored face and huge umber eyes that still hold an innocence even though we’re both fifteen.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray