bistre

[US]/bɪstər/
[UK]/bis-ter/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A deep brownish colour, often used to describe shades of brown similar to the color of burnt wood or charcoal.
Word Forms
Pluralbistres

Phrases & Collocations

bistre-colored paint

a bistre sunset

a bistre-colored scarf

Example Sentences

the artist used bistre to create depth in the painting.

she chose a bistre color for her living room walls.

the bistre tones in the sunset were breathtaking.

he mixed bistre with white to lighten the shade.

bistre is often used in traditional ink wash paintings.

the furniture had a bistre finish that matched the decor.

in nature, bistre can be seen in tree bark and soil.

she painted the landscape using various shades of bistre.

the designer incorporated bistre into the color palette.

his sketches were often highlighted with bistre ink.

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