variants
or less commonly brunet
: a person having brown hair
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
variants
or less commonly brunet
: of a dark brown color
brunette hair
also
: having brunette hair
a brunette woman
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
Examples of brunette in a Sentence
Adjective
two of the kids were brunette like their mom
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Like her talents, the horizontal blonde and brunette stripes in Liu’s hair are one of a kind.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
Our second Bailey in a row seems like the yassified version of brunette emo Bailey, who lasted only half of last season.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Her shoulder-length brunette hair was styled in loose waves with her bangs framing her face.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Foy’s brunette hair was styled with a bob and choppy, natural waves by hairstylist Gareth Bromell.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Clooneys departed Milan on February 8, Amal wearing a black blazer, navy top, light jeans, dark heels, and oversized sunglasses, her brunette hair still perfectly coiffed in soft waves, carrying a black bag and wearing delicate drop earrings.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Like her talents, the horizontal blonde and brunette stripes in Liu’s hair are one of a kind.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
Our second Bailey in a row seems like the yassified version of brunette emo Bailey, who lasted only half of last season.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Her shoulder-length brunette hair was styled in loose waves with her bangs framing her face.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Foy’s brunette hair was styled with a bob and choppy, natural waves by hairstylist Gareth Bromell.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Many also recalled Madix's brunette moment on Love Island earlier this year.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Brunette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunette. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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