brown

[US]/braʊn/
[UK]/braʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of a dark color containing some yellow or red; as in brown eyes
vi. to become a color that contains some yellow or red
n. a color that contains some yellow or red
vt. to cause something to become a color that contains some yellow or red.

Phrases & Collocations

brown eyes

brown hair

dark brown

light brown

brown sugar

brown bear

chocolate brown

brown leather

brown coat

brown boots

gordon brown

brown rice

reddish brown

golden brown

brown coal

brown paper

brown university

pale brown

brown study

brown earth

brown algae

brown fat

brown sauce

brown spot

brown bread

Example Sentences

an old brown coat.

a rich brown colour.

a brown flocculent precipitate.

a horrid brown colour.

a rich brown velvet.

They have brown hair.

the brown of his eyes.

a brown or gold colour scheme.

the greeny-brown surface of the stone.

a mulch of sodden brown stems.

brown flecks on the skin

Mr Brown was in the doghouse again.

The light brown fur of the coypu.

Use brown polish on these shoes.

reddish-brown and gold blend well.

Real-world Examples

Yes, tall, slender, brown hair, brown eyes.

Source: Prison Break Season 2

On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat.

Source: O. Henry Short Stories Collection

Like do I want flaming hot hash browns?

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Then brown, then brunette, as well, which is another way of saying brown hair.

Source: English With Lucy (Bilingual Experience)

What smells so... Oh, is that hash browns!

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

The ones we ordered were dark brown to match the table.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

But Qizai perhaps is the brownest of them all.

Source: CCTV Observations

Generally speaking, they're black, light brown, maybe dark brown.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

She had long brown hair, brown eyes, dark skin, and a very warm smile.

Source: Tips for Men's Self-Improvement

Leave them in the oven until they're golden brown.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

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