rust-colored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of rust-colored
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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He greeted me wearing gray felt slippers, green pants and a rust-colored down vest at the door of the large brick home that he had lived in for the past 22 years.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024
A rust-colored dome looms over the muddy farmland of Hinkley Point, a headland overlooking the Bristol Channel in southwest England.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
Males also have rust-colored chest markings that Hawkins said could have been stained by scent glands.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023
Look out for trouble: Early signs of water heater problems that will call for professional repair include odors in water, rust-colored water, lack of hot water and temperature fluctuations.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Doli, short and stumpy, almost as broad as he was tall, wore a rust-colored leather jacket and stout, knee-high boots.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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