Synonyms for

Browns

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

Definition

Browns is a plural noun that refers to a dark color or a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Synonyms & similar words

brownuniversity embrown brown brownness robertbrown johnbrown sepia umber tan cocoa coffee mahogany chestnut cinnamon russet auburn brunet brunette chocolate copper hazel henna maroon sorrel tawny toast

Synonyms by register

Formal

brunette tawny umber sepia

Informal

tan bronzed earthy

Literary

russet chestnut ochre

Antonyms

fair light pale blond golden white

Common collocations

  • dark browns
  • light browns
  • rich browns
  • shades of brown
  • browns and grays
  • earthy browns
  • warm browns

Word family

noun brown
verb brown
adjective brown
adverb brownly

Usage note

As a noun, 'browns' typically refers to shades of the color brown. As a verb, it means to cook food until it turns brown. As an adjective, it describes something of a brown color.

Example sentences

  1. The leaves of the trees turn browns in the fall.
  2. The Browns played a great game last night and won.
  3. Mom browns the bread before making sandwiches.
  4. I like to wear browns and greens together.
  5. The Browns are my favorite football team.

Quotes

  • "I love the colors of the sunset - pinks, reds, and browns." - Kim Kardashian
  • "I'm always wearing browns and neutrals and nudes." - Khloe Kardashian
  • "I think I'm drawn to browns and grays because they're calming and soothing." - Nate Berkus

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