Brown
/braʊn/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Of a dark color like that of soil or coffee.
/braʊn/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Having a dark colour like that of coffee or rich soil.
The dog has beautiful brown fur.
💡 Simply: A dark color.
More Examples
2
The leaves are turning brown in autumn.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"She has brown hair."
Art
"The painting used many shades of brown."
From Old English *brūn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bruin and German braun.
The word 'brown' has been used in English for centuries, consistently referring to dark colours.
Memory tip
Think of 'brown bread' or 'brown sugar'.
Practice
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Usage
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