as in tanned
having a skin color darkened by the sun
It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.
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Recent Examples of brown
Then their hair turns brown, resembling adult baboons.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Progressed photo used to show what Ava could look like
Ava is a 9-year-old Hispanic female with straight brown hair and brown eyes, Austin police said.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Kasbah Reversible Leather Belt, $9 with coupon Get two looks for the price of one with this reversible leather belt, which is brown on one side and black on the other with a gold-colored buckle.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 May 2025
As more natural looks continue to sweep the beauty industry, brown braids have become a top choice at salons.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Progressed photo used to show what Ava could look like
Ava is a 9-year-old Hispanic female with straight brown hair and brown eyes, Austin police said.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Kasbah Reversible Leather Belt, $9 with coupon Get two looks for the price of one with this reversible leather belt, which is brown on one side and black on the other with a gold-colored buckle.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 May 2025
As more natural looks continue to sweep the beauty industry, brown braids have become a top choice at salons.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for brown
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“Brown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brown. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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