brick red

American  

noun

1. yellowish or brownish red.

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brick red British  

noun

1. 1. a reddish-brown colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a brick-red carpet

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Other Word Forms

• brick-red adjective

Etymology

Origin of brick red

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

It’s a deep brick red in color, made from red chili peppers, barley malt, rice, salt and fermented soybean powder, then fermented for weeks or months in a clay pot called an onggi.

From Seattle Times

Then, he reached the RVs parked next to the brick red, rubberized path.

From Los Angeles Times

I cook the tomato paste until it’s a deep, brick red, before adding Calabrian chiles for heat but also for more complex fruity, peppery flavor.

From Washington Post

The chicken was flecked with green chile, the pork a brick red.

From Seattle Times

It is a deep, brick red color but does not pack much heat.

From Washington Post