Definition of brown - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorhaving the color of dark wood or rich soil
- The brown table fits perfectly with the rustic decor..
2.
ethnicityrelating to ethnic groups with dark skin
- She identifies as a brown woman.
3.
foodmade from whole grains or unbleached flour
- She prefers brown bread for breakfast.
Noun
1.
colorscolor like chocolate or coffee
- The walls were painted a warm brown.
2.
fishTECH. UK european trout species anglers catch in rivers worldwideTECH. UK
- He caught a large brown in the river.
3.
sportsTECH. UK one of the color balls in snookerTECH. UK
- He potted the brown to score four points.
4.
drugsTECH. US black tar heroinTECH. US
- He was caught with a stash of brown.
5.
entomologyTECH. nymphalid butterfly of subfamily SatyrinaeTECH.
- The garden was full of browns fluttering around.
Verb
1.
cookingtr./intr. cook food until its surface becomes darkertr./intr.
- Brown the onions before adding the meat.
2.
colorstr./intr. change color to brown naturally or artificiallytr./intr.
- The leaves brown in the autumn.
3.
tanningintr. US tan skin through sun exposureintr. US
- She likes to brown on the beach during summer.
4.
metalworktr. TECH. apply a dark protective finish to metal partstr. TECH.
- The gunsmith browned the barrel for protection.
Images of brown
color like chocolate or coffee 
european trout species anglers catch in rivers worldwide 
one of the color balls in snooker 
nymphalid butterfly of subfamily Satyrinae
Expressions with brown
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brown-colored shirt
She wore a brown shirt to the party.
carrying lunch to work or school in a bag
Brown bagging saves money on meals.
whole wheat or wholemeal bread
She prefers brown bread for its nutritional benefits..
person who is bad at gardening
He's known as a brown thumb because his plants never survive.
tanned from sun exposure
He returned from his vacation brown as a berry.
simple brown paper used to wrap things for privacy or packaging
The magazine arrived in a plain brown wrapper for privacy.
dark shade between red and yellow
The brown color of the table gives it a rustic look.
having a color that is a deep, rich brown
The dark-brown leather sofa looked elegant and cozy..
having a color that is a mix of brown and purple
The curtains were a rich brown-purple that complemented the wooden furniture..
describing hair that is pale brown
His light brown hair shone in the sun.
belt that is brown in color
He wore a brown belt with his jeans.
small particles of brown material
She brushed the brown bits off her coat after the walk.
cow with brown fur
The farmer has a brown cow in the field.
hair that is brown in color
She has beautiful brown hair that shines in the sun.
dried leaf often found in autumn
She stepped on a brown leaf, hearing it crunch.
onion with brown skin often used in cooking
Brown onion is perfect for soups and stews.
strong wrapping made from thick pulp for packaging items
She wrapped the gift in brown paper.
small brown discoloration on skin or surface
She was concerned about the brown spot on her arm.
sugar with molasses added for flavor
I need brown sugar for the cookie recipe.
toast made from whole grain or brown bread
She prefers brown toast for breakfast.
having small brown spots on the surface
The bird had brown-speckled feathers.
medium brown to dark-brown color
The walls were painted in a deep brown.
shredded potatoes fried until crispy
The hash brown was golden and crispy.
rustlike reddish brown hue
The door was coated in a rust-brown paint.
Origin of brown
Old English, brun (dark)
Terms with brown included in their meaning
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colors
having a dark reddish-brown color
hair
having a reddish-brown or orange-blond hair color
body
small light brown spots on skin from sunlight
color
having the brown color of rust
shade
deep dark brown color often used in design
color
having a reddish-brown colour
energy
black or dark brown rock used as fuel
metal
reddish-brown metal used in coins and wires
animal
wild animal with reddish-brown fur and bushy tail
colors
of or relating to the color of greenish-yellow or greenish-brown
color appearance
having a yellowish-brown or golden color like amber
cooking
become brown by heat
color
having a pale brown color
color
having a reddish-brown color like bricks
colors
having a reddish-brown color
appearance
person with brown or black hair
appearance
having dark brown or black hair
food
hard brown edible nut from a deciduous tree eaten roasted
colors
having the reddish-brown color of chestnuts
cocoa powder
brown powder from roasted cacao seeds
brown shade
having a brown color like coffee
color
reddish-brown color like polished copper
colors
having the reddish-brown color of copper
bakery
brown bread made with whole-wheat flour
Examples of brown in a sentence
The brown leaves crunched underfoot. The brown community celebrated their cultural festival. He is proud of his brown heritage. He always chooses brown rice for his meals. The bakery offers a variety of brown pastries. She wore a dress in a deep brown.
The artist mixed red and green to get brown. She released a small brown back into the stream. Anglers often seek browns in these waters. The brown was the next target on the table. He missed the brown, losing his chance to win. Police found brown hidden in the vehicle. The dealer was known for selling brown. We spotted a brown resting on a leaf. A brown landed gently on the flower. Brown the chicken until crispy. Make sure to brown the garlic lightly. The apples will brown if left in the air. She watched the bread brown in the oven. He prefers to brown in the backyard. They spent the afternoon browning by the pool. He learned how to brown the metal in class. The artisan decided to brown the sculpture for effect.
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- French:brun, chocolat, ...
- German:braun, Braun, ...
- Italian:marrone, trota fario, ...
- Spanish:marrón, café, ...
- Portuguese:castanho, truta marrom, ...
- Chinese:棕色, 咖啡色, ...
- Japanese:茶色い, 茶色, ...
- Arabic:بُنِّيّ, بُنِّي, ...
- Hebrew:חוּם, טְרוּטָה חוּמָה, ...
- Russian:коричневый, бурая форель, ...
- Ukrainian:бурий, шоколадний, ...
- Hindi:भूरा, भूरा रंग, ...
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