brunet

[broo-net]

adjective

1. (especially of a male) brunette.

noun

1. a person, usually a male, with dark hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

Other Word Forms

• brunetness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brunet¹

1885–90; < French, equivalent to brun brown + -et -et

Example Sentences

When I was 5 years old, I could never decide who I loved more: blond Laurie or brunet Libby.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

At one point, being one of the few brunets in a sea of blonds vying for the attention of a boy, she attempts to lighten her hair, frying it in the process.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

She could have easily swapped roles with social media star Addison Rae, who herself plays a vaguely mean popular girl Gabby; both are brunets with long, wavy hair and similarly wan screen abilities.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“I look back at that and I’m like, ‘Who is this brunet?’” she says.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Fans have noticed that Gerry seems to prefer brunets to blonds.

Read more on Los Angeles Times