auburn

adjective

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au·burn | \ ˈȯ-bərn

Definition of auburn

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : of the color auburn

2 : of a reddish-brown color

auburn

noun

Definition of auburn (Entry 2 of 3)

: a moderate brown

Auburn

geographical name

Au·burn | \ ˈȯ-bərn

Definition of Auburn (Entry 3 of 3)

1 city in eastern Alabama population 53,380

Note: Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama.

2 city on the Androscoggin River in southwestern Maine population 23,055

3 city in central New York population 27,687

4 city east-northeast of Tacoma in western Washington population 70,180

Examples of auburn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Sevdaliza turned the camera on beautifully thick lashes and brows that popped against her auburn hair, keeping makeup minimal save for a rose matte lip. — Michella Oré, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2021 Throw on a pair of fingerless gloves and an auburn wig to look just like the movie character. — Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2021 This auburn-ish tone is like brown sugar, but for hair: a happy medium between dark and light with just a hint of rosy glow. — Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 28 July 2021 Ouisie’s version of this colorful Spanish delicacy comprises auburn rice studded with clams, prawns, chorizo, chicken and green peas. — Joanna O'leary, Chron, 21 July 2021 In most of the photos, the Stranger Things actress flaunts her usual brunette strands, but in the final pic, however, there's a noticeable auburn tint to her very relatable messy bun. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 30 June 2021 My suite was decorated with lustrous auburn cumaru, an indigenous wood, and coal-black volcanic stone extracted from the site itself. — Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2021 When LaVar was finished a few hours later, the woman had an auburn, shoulder-length bob with sharp bangs. — New York Times, 10 May 2021 Limp auburn hair, pale skin, which, com- bined with small, sharp dark eyes, gave her a look of feral alertness. — Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun His hair, which is naturally a dirty blond, had been colored a luscious auburn, and tumbled in waves around his shoulders. — Piczo, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021 On Sunday afternoon, the actress was spotted at an Atlanta Braves baseball game with husband Joe Jonas, but was fully incognito, her formerly-blonde hair seemingly a fiery orange auburn. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 8 June 2021 Its color is somewhere between chestnut and auburn, and the frosty streaks in it give it a sizzling golden sheen. — Gavin Edwards, New York Times, 5 May 2020 But instead of disappearing in a few bites, this sultry mix of flavors is here to bless your brunette strands with a dash of rich auburn. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018 Chili chocolate is just as rich as the name sounds, with layers of auburn painted over deep browns. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018 Brighter than her usual deep auburn, the Princess's new red hair color looks fresh and reminiscent of her mother Sarah's (Fergie's) signature hue. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018 He's added a five to his number in the transition from the Plains to the pros, going from No. 8 at Auburn to No. 85 in Kansas City. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, AL.com, 21 May 2017 Auburn got swept over the weekend by Alabama and dropped out of the top 10. — Christopher Dabe, NOLA.com, 8 May 2017

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