Brown: meaning, definitions and examples

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brown

[ braʊn ]

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color

of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black, as of dark wood or rich soil.

Synonyms

chestnut, dark, mahogany

Examples of usage

The old barn was painted a deep brown color.
She wore a brown dress to the party.

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color

a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black, as of dark wood or rich soil.

Synonyms

ochre, tan, umber

Examples of usage

The artist used various shades of brown in the painting.
The brown of the autumn leaves was beautiful.

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animal

an animal of a breed of beef cattle with a brown coat.

Synonyms

bull, cattle, cow

Examples of usage

The farm had a herd of brown cows.
The brown bull stood proudly in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "brown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marrom

🇮🇳 भूरा

🇩🇪 braun

🇮🇩 cokelat

🇺🇦 коричневий

🇵🇱 brązowy

🇯🇵 茶色い

🇫🇷 marron

🇪🇸 marrón

🇹🇷 kahverengi

🇰🇷 갈색

🇸🇦 بني

🇨🇿 hnědý

🇸🇰 hnedý

🇨🇳 棕色

🇸🇮 rjav

🇮🇸 brúnn

🇰🇿 қоңыр

🇬🇪 ყავისფერი

🇦🇿 qəhvəyi

🇲🇽 marrón

Word origin

The word 'brown' originated from the Old English word 'brūn', which is related to the Old Norse word 'brūnn'. The color brown has been associated with earth, wood, and nature for centuries. It is a warm and comforting color often used in interior design and fashion. In nature, brown can be found in soil, tree bark, and the fur of many animals.