brown

brown · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of a color between orange and black, like wood or earth.

  2. 2.

    (of skin) Tanned or dark-skinned.

  3. 3.

    A brown color or pigment.

  4. 4.

    A common surname.

  5. 5.

    To make or become brown, especially by cooking.

Phrases & expressions

  • brown-bag it — to bring lunch from home
  • in a brown study — deep in thought
  • brownie points — credit for good behavior

Related words

See also: beige, color, tan
Synonyms: chestnut, chocolate, tan

Etymology

From Old English "brun" meaning brown or dark, from Proto-Germanic "*brunaz."