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

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brick red

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2022

Depending on the type of whale and its dinner, feces can be neon yellow to brick red; fleecy in texture to having the consistency of liquidy breadcrumbs.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2021

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

From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2021

One tuft was of two colors, magenta and brick red, apparently growing on the same root.

From "1984" by George Orwell