brown
noun
a dark tertiary color with a yellowish or reddish hue.
brownish
-
a word derived from
brown.
Example Sentences
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The podcaster and news-show panelist Guy Benson seems to change his brownish beard—on, then off, then on again—more often than his suits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Swimmers should be aware of the Lion's Mane, which is a brownish orange colour, and prevalent around Scotland's coastline in the warmer summer months.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
The scientists discovered four different yeasts that can survive sub-zero temperatures in Oetzi's guts, skin and "brownish" water that melted off his body when he was partially unfrozen.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
In the bathroom she discovers, on her underpants, a solid streak of brownish blood.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
