brick red

noun

: a moderate reddish brown

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Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 Haines prefers warmer tints of brick red. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026 This brick red has warm undertones that feel especially transitional, carrying the harsh winter months into early spring. Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026 Cook, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture turns brick red, about 1 minute. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brick red

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brick red was in 1748

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“Brick red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20red. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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