brick red

noun

Definition of brick red

: a moderate reddish brown

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For a warmer option, Wendy Brown is a brick red with a hint of pink. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "K-Pop Group Red Velvet and Etude House Just Launched the $10 Liquid Lipstick of Your Dreams," 4 May 2018 Many of her photos capture the confectionary colors of the scenery: a brick red wall, pale blue shutters. — Emily Sundberg, The Cut, "Everyday Life Photographed in Senegal," 7 May 2018 The packaging is in the same pastel color scheme as the palettes, and inside are tomato red, caramel, and brick red shades. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "The Kylie Cosmetics Kourt Collection Is Officially Happening," 13 Apr. 2018 Since Flor is sold out, try checking out Lopez’s other moisturizing lipsticks that come in shades like Hibiscus (rosy pink), Dolce (toffee nude), Brandy (deep chocolate), and Besame (brick red). — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Jennifer Lopez’s Makeup Collection Is Already Selling Out," 4 May 2018 The walls now are painted brick red and there are comfortable banquettes to sit at. — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "Fancy ice cream cakes will warm your heart," 30 Apr. 2018 One spectacular case in point: the soft, brick red mound of Mallorcan sausage called sobrasada. — Brett Martin, GQ, "The 13 Dishes (and Other Things) I Can't Stop Thinking About," 24 Apr. 2018 Step 2: Create a Base Kathryn Wirsing Use a brick red (try MAC Lip Pencil in Brick, $16) and fill in the lips with the pencil. — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, "I Tried Marilyn Monroe's Crazy Lip-Contouring Trick," 15 Apr. 2015 And there are a few deep red shades that range from chili red to brick red. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Sephora’s Liquid Lipstick Line Has Nearly 100 Shades Now," 13 Apr. 2018

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brick red

noun

English Language Learners Definition of brick red

: a brownish-red color

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