Brunette
/bruˈnɛt/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
A woman with brown hair.
/bruˈnɛt/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The brunette actress captivated the audience.
💡 Simply: A woman with dark brown hair.
More Examples
2
He fell in love with a stunning brunette.
How It's Used
Everyday conversation
"She's a beautiful brunette with striking green eyes."
From French *brune*, feminine of *brun* "brown", from a Proto-Germanic root also yielding English "brown". It entered English in the 19th century.
The word gained popularity in the 19th century and is still commonly used today, largely replacing the more general term 'brown-haired woman'.
Memory tip
Think of 'brown' and 'nett' (a net that traps brown hairs).
Practice
Base: brunet
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written