Brown — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /ˈbrau̇n/

Meaning & Definition of Brown

Brown (adjective)

  1. having the color of wood or chocolate; especially, of the color brown
  2. having dark or tanned skin
  3. of or relating to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin

Brown (noun)

  1. any of a group of colors between red and yellow in hue, of medium to low lightness, and of moderate to low saturation
  2. people belonging to any of various population groups considered as having medium pigmentation of the skin
  3. brown trout

Brown (verb)

  1. to become brown
  2. to make brown

Brown (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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."

    similar: bronzed, suntanned, tanned, blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine, bloomy, blowsy, blushing, flushed, pink, pinkish, warm, cherubic
    opposite: ashen, ashy, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale, paled, palish, pallid, pasty, peaked, peaky, sallow, sallowish, wan, blanched, white, whitened, whey-faced, white-faced

Related Entry: Brown dwarf (noun)

Brown dwarf is a different word from Brown. The synonyms below are for brown dwarf, not for brown.

  1. as in neutron star, white dwarf

    similar: binary star, dwarf, fixed star, gasser, giant star, lodestar, neutron star, nova, pulsar, quasar, red dwarf, red giant, red star, subdwarf, supercluster, supergiant, supernova, variable, variable star, white dwarf, luminary, sphere, sun, cluster, constellation, galaxy

Related Entry: Brown dwarfs (noun)

Brown dwarfs is a different word from Brown. The synonyms below are for brown dwarfs, not for brown.

  1. as in neutron stars, white dwarfs

    similar: binary stars, dwarfs, fixed stars, gassers, giant stars, lodestars, neutron stars, novas, pulsars, quasars, red dwarfs, red giants, red stars, subdwarfs, superclusters, supergiants, supernovas, variables, variable stars, white dwarfs, luminaries, spheres, suns, clusters, constellations, galaxies

Related Entry: Brown studies (noun)

Brown studies is a different word from Brown. The synonyms below are for brown studies, not for brown.

  1. as in studies, woolgatherings

    similar: introspections, muses, reflections, retrospections, reveries, studies, trances, woolgatherings, contemplations, meditations, cogitations, deliberations, musings, ruminations

Related Entry: Brown study (noun)

Brown study is a different word from Brown. The synonyms below are for brown study, not for brown.

  1. as in woolgathering, study

    similar: daydreaming, introspection, muse, navel-gazing, reflection, retrospection, reverie, study, trance, woolgathering, contemplation, meditation, cogitation, deliberation, musing, pondering, rumination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brown

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brown:

bronzed, suntanned, tanned, blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine, bloomy, blowsy, blushing, flushed, pink, pinkish, warm, cherubic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brown

Words with the opposite meaning of Brown:

ashen, ashy, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale, paled, palish, pallid, pasty, peaked, peaky, sallow, sallowish, wan, blanched, white, whitened, whey-faced, white-faced

Word Forms of Brown

Inflections: browns, browned, browning

Derived words: brownish (adjective), browny (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Brown

Middle English broun, from Old English brūn; akin to Old High German brūn brown, Greek phrynē toad

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Brown

Frequently Asked Questions about Brown

What does "Brown" mean?

"Brown" means having the color of wood or chocolate; especially, of the color brown. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: having the color of wood or chocolate; especially, of the color brown.

What is another word for "Brown"?

Other words for "Brown" include bronzed, suntanned, tanned, blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded and glowing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brown" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brown"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brown". Common alternatives include bronzed, suntanned, tanned, blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red and rosy.

What is the opposite of "Brown"?

Antonyms of "Brown" include ashen, ashy, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale and paled.

How do you use "Brown" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brown" in a sentence: "It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.".

Is "Brown" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brown" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Brown" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Brown" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Brown"?

"Brown" is pronounced /ˈbrau̇n/.