Auburn: meaning, definitions and examples

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auburn

 

[ ˈɔːbərn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color

A reddish-brown color.

Synonyms

chestnut, reddish-brown

Examples of usage

  • The leaves turned a beautiful auburn in the fall.
  • Her hair had streaks of auburn throughout.
Context #2 | Noun

hair

Auburn hair is a reddish-brown color, often described as a mix of red and brown tones.

Synonyms

chestnut hair, red-brown hair

Examples of usage

  • She dyed her hair a vibrant auburn color.
  • His auburn locks shone in the sunlight.
Context #3 | Noun

place

Auburn is a city in Alabama, known for its historic architecture and university.

Synonyms

city in Alabama, home of Auburn University

Examples of usage

  • She visited Auburn University for a campus tour.
  • The historic buildings in downtown Auburn are stunning.

Translations

Translations of the word "auburn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ruivo

🇮🇳 भूरा

🇩🇪 kastanienbraun

🇮🇩 coklat kemerahan

🇺🇦 каштановий

🇵🇱 kasztanowy

🇯🇵 赤褐色

🇫🇷 auburn

🇪🇸 castaño rojizo

🇹🇷 kızıl kahverengi

🇰🇷 적갈색

🇸🇦 كستنائي

🇨🇿 kaštanový

🇸🇰 gaštanový

🇨🇳 赤褐色

🇸🇮 kostanjev

🇮🇸 kastaníubrúnt

🇰🇿 қызыл-қоңыр

🇬🇪 წაბლისფერი

🇦🇿 qızıl-qəhvəyi

🇲🇽 castaño rojizo

Word origin

The word 'auburn' originated from the Old French word 'auborne', which meant 'blond'. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a reddish-brown color, particularly in the context of hair and foliage. The term became popular in the English language in the 18th century, and it continues to be used today to describe shades of red-brown. The city of Auburn, Alabama, was named after Auburn, New York, which was in turn named after the color auburn.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,220, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.