brown

1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrau̇n

: having the color of wood or chocolate

especially : of the color brown (see brown entry 2 sense 1)

a brown cow

brown eyes and hair

as brown as the oak leaves

: having dark or tanned skin

Their hands and faces were brown from long days in the sun.

or less commonly Brown : of or relating to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin

Black and brown Americans

brown

2 of 3

noun

: any of a group of colors between red and yellow in hue, of medium to low lightness, and of moderate to low saturation

browns or less commonly Browns plural : people belonging to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin

Note: The plural noun browns is mostly used in phrases referring to multiple population groups, as in "policies that disproportionately affect Blacks and browns."

: brown trout

brownish

ˈbrau̇-nish How to pronounce brown (audio)

adjective

browny

ˈbrau̇-nē

adjective

brown

3 of 3

verb

browned; browning; browns

intransitive verb

: to become brown

transitive verb

: to make brown

Example Sentences

Adjective workers whose backs are brown from long hours in the sun Noun The room was decorated in brown. a mix of browns and reds Verb Brown the chicken in a pan with butter. Her skin was browned by the sun. The chicken is browning in the oven. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Instead, the beans are ground into a dark brown powder.

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 10 Sep. 2022 As gin season gives way to whiskey season, stir up a classic brown-booze cocktail to welcome fall.

Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Black and brown people around the world who were subject to horrendous cruelties and economic deprivation under British colonialism are allowed to have feelings about Queen Elizabeth.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The Queen wore a brown coat and patterned headscarf while attending the 1981 Windsor Horse Show, where she was also spotted taking some photographs of her own.

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Stir in bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until brown, stirring occasionally.

Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 In the middle of the jungle in southern Venezuela, a 60-foot-wide hole oozes brown, polluted water.

Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 He was dressed in a brown jailhouse shirt, with his hands cuffed in front of him and his arms bandaged.

Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Onto eyes, Nu preps her lids with Urban Decay’s primer and a light brown shadow.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022

Noun

Cook 4 to 6 minutes more or until sprouts are deep golden brown and tender.

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 In the pics, the reality star pairs a loose brown, knee-length skirt with a matching racerback tank top, finishing the look with shiny cowboy boots that hit mid-calf.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2022 Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, about 70 minutes.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is slightly puffed and golden brown.

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Lili Reinhart steps out in head-to-toe brown in N.Y.C. on Aug. 10.

People Staff, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Attach two small light brown felt circles to the white felt piece with hot-glue to create nostrils.

Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022 Plaques may appear pinkish or silver on lighter skin tones and more purple or reddish-brown on darker skin.

Korin Miller, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown around edges and no longer wet in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022

Verb

Sauté for 10 to 12 minutes, until the vegetables begin to brown around the edges.

Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 Add and brown the sausages on all sides, then remove and set aside.

The Editors, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 For crispier chicken, brown the chicken on both sides before adding the other ingredients.

Jess Eng, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Smith did his best to go along in describing the Stadium Course, with its island green and deceptive shots, and a centuries-old links course that this week was so brittle and brown the balls rolled faster on the fairways than the greens.

Doug Ferguson, Chron, 18 July 2022 The butter will brown, but if the butter, garlic or herbs burn, carefully wipe out the pan and add fresh oil and butter before cooking the second batch.

Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 For those who aren’t familiar, the slow cooker recipe uses layers of noodles, vegetables and meat along with goat's milk powder and calls for a propane torch to brown the cheese topping.

Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2022 First, slice the shallots evenly, as thinner slices will brown before thicker slices are able to crisp.

New York Times, 23 May 2022 If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the crust edge with strips of foil.

Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

brown 1 of 3

adjective

ˈbrau̇n

: of the color of chocolate : colored brown

: of or relating to any of various groups of people having medium to dark pigmentation of the skin

: having a tanned complexion

brown

2 of 3

noun

: a color like that of chocolate

brown

3 of 3

verb

browned; browning

: to make or become brown

The bread was nicely browned by the oven.

Biographical Definition

Brown 1 of 7

biographical name (1)

ˈbrau̇n

Charles Brockden 1771–1810 American novelist

Brown

2 of 7

biographical name (2)

Ford Mad*ox ˈma-dəks How to pronounce Brown (audio)

1821–1893 English painter

Brown

3 of 7

biographical name (3)

George 1818–1880 Canadian (Scottish-born) journalist and politician

Brown

4 of 7

biographical name (4)

(James) Gordon 1951– British prime minister (2007–10)

Brown

5 of 7

biographical name (5)

James (Joseph) 1933–2006 American singer and songwriter

Brown

6 of 7

biographical name (6)

John 1800–1859 Old Brown of Osawatomie ˌō-sə-ˈwä-tə-mē How to pronounce Brown (audio)

American abolitionist

Brown

7 of 7

biographical name (7)

Michael Stuart 1941– American biochemist

单词	brown
释义	brown 1 of 3 adjective ˈbrau̇n 1 a : having the color of wood or chocolate especially : of the color brown (see brown entry 2 sense 1) a brown cow brown eyes and hair as brown as the oak leaves b : having dark or tanned skin Their hands and faces were brown from long days in the sun. 2 or less commonly Brown : of or relating to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin Black and brown Americans brown 2 of 3 noun 1 : any of a group of colors between red and yellow in hue, of medium to low lightness, and of moderate to low saturation 2 browns or less commonly Browns plural : people belonging to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin Note: The plural noun browns is mostly used in phrases referring to multiple population groups, as in "policies that disproportionately affect Blacks and browns." 3 : brown trout brownish ˈbrau̇-nish adjective browny ˈbrau̇-nē adjective brown 3 of 3 verb browned; browning; browns intransitive verb : to become brown transitive verb : to make brown Example Sentences Adjective workers whose backs are brown from long hours in the sun Noun The room was decorated in brown. a mix of browns and reds Verb Brown the chicken in a pan with butter. Her skin was browned by the sun. The chicken is browning in the oven. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Instead, the beans are ground into a dark brown powder. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 10 Sep. 2022 As gin season gives way to whiskey season, stir up a classic brown-booze cocktail to welcome fall. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Black and brown people around the world who were subject to horrendous cruelties and economic deprivation under British colonialism are allowed to have feelings about Queen Elizabeth. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The Queen wore a brown coat and patterned headscarf while attending the 1981 Windsor Horse Show, where she was also spotted taking some photographs of her own. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Stir in bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until brown, stirring occasionally. Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 In the middle of the jungle in southern Venezuela, a 60-foot-wide hole oozes brown, polluted water. Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 He was dressed in a brown jailhouse shirt, with his hands cuffed in front of him and his arms bandaged. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Onto eyes, Nu preps her lids with Urban Decay’s primer and a light brown shadow. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Noun Cook 4 to 6 minutes more or until sprouts are deep golden brown and tender. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 In the pics, the reality star pairs a loose brown, knee-length skirt with a matching racerback tank top, finishing the look with shiny cowboy boots that hit mid-calf. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Aug. 2022 Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, about 70 minutes. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is slightly puffed and golden brown. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Lili Reinhart steps out in head-to-toe brown in N.Y.C. on Aug. 10. People Staff, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Attach two small light brown felt circles to the white felt piece with hot-glue to create nostrils. Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022 Plaques may appear pinkish or silver on lighter skin tones and more purple or reddish-brown on darker skin. Korin Miller, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown around edges and no longer wet in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Verb Sauté for 10 to 12 minutes, until the vegetables begin to brown around the edges. Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 Add and brown the sausages on all sides, then remove and set aside. The Editors, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 For crispier chicken, brown the chicken on both sides before adding the other ingredients. Jess Eng, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Smith did his best to go along in describing the Stadium Course, with its island green and deceptive shots, and a centuries-old links course that this week was so brittle and brown the balls rolled faster on the fairways than the greens. Doug Ferguson, Chron, 18 July 2022 The butter will brown, but if the butter, garlic or herbs burn, carefully wipe out the pan and add fresh oil and butter before cooking the second batch. Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 For those who aren’t familiar, the slow cooker recipe uses layers of noodles, vegetables and meat along with goat's milk powder and calls for a propane torch to brown the cheese topping. Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2022 First, slice the shallots evenly, as thinner slices will brown before thicker slices are able to crisp. New York Times, 23 May 2022 If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the crust edge with strips of foil. Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English broun, from Old English brūn; akin to Old High German brūn brown, Greek phrynē toad First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Phrases Containing brown big brown bat brown alga brown bear brown bagging brown bread brown earth brown fat brown lung brown-headed cowbird brown pelican brown rat brown recluse spider brown rot brown sauce brown sugar brown-tail moth brown tree snake golden-brown alga little brown bat Vandyke brown nut-brown brown dog tick brown-eyed Susan brown Betty brown study brown trout brown dwarf brown coal brown rice See More big brown bat brown alga brown bear brown bagging brown bread brown earth brown fat brown lung brown-headed cowbird brown pelican brown rat brown recluse spider brown rot brown sauce brown sugar brown-tail moth brown tree snake golden-brown alga little brown bat Vandyke brown nut-brown brown dog tick brown-eyed Susan brown Betty brown study brown trout brown dwarf brown coal brown rice See More Kids Definition brown 1 of 3 adjective ˈbrau̇n 1 : of the color of chocolate : colored brown 2 : of or relating to any of various groups of people having medium to dark pigmentation of the skin 3 : having a tanned complexion brown 2 of 3 noun : a color like that of chocolate brown 3 of 3 verb browned; browning : to make or become brown The bread was nicely browned by the oven. Biographical Definition Brown 1 of 7 biographical name (1) ˈbrau̇n Charles Brockden 1771–1810 American novelist Brown 2 of 7 biographical name (2) Ford Madox ˈma-dəks 1821–1893 English painter Brown 3 of 7 biographical name (3) George 1818–1880 Canadian (Scottish-born) journalist and politician Brown 4 of 7 biographical name (4) (James) Gordon 1951– British prime minister (2007–10) Brown 5 of 7 biographical name (5) James (Joseph) 1933–2006 American singer and songwriter Brown 6 of 7 biographical name (6) John 1800–1859 Old Brown of Osawatomie ˌō-sə-ˈwä-tə-mē American abolitionist Brown 7 of 7 biographical name (7) Michael Stuart 1941– American biochemist brown adjective as in tanned* having a skin color darkened by the sun It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tanned red pink bronzed flushed pinkish suntanned glowing ruddy flush rubicund rosy blooming warm sanguine florid bloomy blowsy blushing blowzy full-blooded cherubic Antonyms & Near Antonyms pale ashen white sallow pallid pasty ashy palish doughy wan mealy livid lurid peaky peaked paled whitened blanched sallowish whey-faced white-faced See More
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