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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
For her transformation into American actress Jean Seberg, who became well-known for her work in Breathless, Deutch chopped and dyed her shoulder-length brunette hair into a blonde pixie cut to embody the je ne sais quoi of the French New Wave star.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Her wavy, dark brunette hair was styled in a side part, while Queen Letizia’s makeup was pared back.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
See Grande’s brunette hair transformation below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Ariana Grande whispered into her blonde hair, thanked Glinda for guiding for the past few years, and then got her brunette baddie back on.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
If 4 Non Blondes are ever in search of a new member, Jennifer Lopez is one brunette who would gladly oblige.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her light brunette hair fell in cascading waves under her hat and down her back, while makeup was kept minimal with a smoky eye and nude lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
For her transformation into American actress Jean Seberg, who became well-known for her work in Breathless, Deutch chopped and dyed her shoulder-length brunette hair into a blonde pixie cut to embody the je ne sais quoi of the French New Wave star.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Her wavy, dark brunette hair was styled in a side part, while Queen Letizia’s makeup was pared back.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
See Grande’s brunette hair transformation below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Ariana Grande whispered into her blonde hair, thanked Glinda for guiding for the past few years, and then got her brunette baddie back on.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
If 4 Non Blondes are ever in search of a new member, Jennifer Lopez is one brunette who would gladly oblige.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Brunette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunette. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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