rust-colored

[ruhst-kuhl-erd]

adjective

1. of the color rust.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rust-colored¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

But look a bit closer, reading between the gobs of fleshy, rust-colored tail juice, and you’ll find that Ylfa’s exhilaration communicates much more than one person’s epicurean eccentricities.

From Salon

He paused alongside the wall, the rust-colored soil at his feet spreading for miles around, his view bracketed by the San Jose Mountains to the south and a majestic limestone bluff to the north.

From Los Angeles Times

Standing in front of a section of towering, rust-colored border wall, Newsom announced plans to boost the number of California National Guard members supporting federal border enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The volunteers may also issue warnings about the many hazards that lurk in desert areas: Rattlesnakes, while not aggressive, tend to blend in with the rust-colored sand and boulders.

From Los Angeles Times