We saw a large brown bear in the woods.
We saw a large brown bear in the woods.
English
brown
braʊn, bɹaʊn
Meaning: a dark or light color between orange and black
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Example sentences
The old book has a brown cover.
The old book has a brown cover.
Do you prefer brown rice or white rice?
Do you prefer brown rice or white rice?
The river was brown and murky after the storm.
The river was brown and murky after the storm.
He bought a jacket made of soft brown suede.
He bought a jacket made of soft brown suede.
Usage Notes
Used to describe colors like chocolate, soil, or coffee. It is a common natural color.
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