Synonyms for

Brown

Verb / braʊn / Another word for brown — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Brown is a color that is like dark yellow, orange, or red.

Synonyms & similar words

brownuniversity brownish brownness chocolatebrown browned darkbrown brown embrown robertbrown johnbrown beige tan cocoa coffee mahogany russet sepia umber chestnut cinnamon hazel mocha nut oak tawny toffee walnut auburn camel

Synonyms by register

Formal

tan umber ochre

Informal

muddy earthy

Literary

russet sable brunette

Antonyms

fair light pale blonde white golden

Common collocations

  • dark brown
  • light brown
  • brown eyes
  • brown hair
  • brown paper bag
  • brown bear
  • brown sauce

Word family

noun brown
verb brown
adjective brown
adverb brownly

Usage note

As a color, 'brown' is a very common and neutral term. It can sometimes have negative connotations, such as 'brown' mood or 'brown' taste.

Example sentences

  1. The brown bear is a large animal that lives in the forest.
  2. My shoes are brown.
  3. I like to drink coffee with brown sugar.
  4. The leaves on the tree turn brown in the fall.
  5. The chocolate cake was a rich brown color.

Quotes

  • Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile.
  • And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.
  • Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

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