Meaning & Definition of word "Brown"
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Brown
/braʊn/
noun:
- 1. A color that is a warm, dark shade, typically associated with earth and wood.
- Example: The walls were painted a rich brown that made the room feel cozy.
verb:
- 1. To make or become brown, especially by cooking or heating.
- Example: She decided to brown the meat before adding the sauce.
adjective:
- 1. Of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black, typically resembling the color of chocolate or earth.
- Example: The brown horse trotted gracefully across the field.
- 2. Having the color brown.
- Example: She wore a beautiful brown dress to the party.
- 3. Referring to skin tone or ethnicity.
- Example: He has a warm brown complexion that suits him well.
Etymology
Old English 'brūn', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bruin' and German 'braun'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brown bag:
A lunch brought from home in a brown bag.
brown-eyed:
Having brown irises.
brownout:
A temporary reduction of electrical power supply.
Related Words
burnt sienna:
A reddish-brown color.
chocolate brown:
A very dark brown color similar to the color of chocolate.
sepia:
A dark brown color, often associated with old photographs.
Slang Meanings of brown
Meaning: Referring to a person of South Asian or Middle Eastern descent in a casual context.
Example Sentence: He’s one of the brown kids in class.
Meaning: Used informally to describe a dark-skinned individual.
Example Sentence: She stood out in a crowd of beige and brown.