brown
noun
a dark tertiary color with a yellowish or reddish hue.
Example Sentences
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Dry heat browns, evaporates and concentrates while you go do something else.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
As it turns out, even the most committed skeptic can be won over by a plate of greasy, crisp hash browns, a perfectly smoked brisket or a side of ranch.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
Breakfast options include the sausage McMuffin, sausage biscuit, sausage burrito, hash browns, and a medium coffee—all at under $3 each.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
There was yellow gold, burned gold, and gold turning to brown; there were reds blending with browns, greens with grays, and solid browns shining like silk.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
