verbπShareTo become brown."Fry the onions until they brown."colorappearanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cook something until it becomes brown."Brown the onions in a large frying pan."foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tan."Light-skinned people tend to brown when exposed to the sun."appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make brown or dusky."The cook was browning the onions in the pan before adding the rest of the ingredients to the stew. "colorappearancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a bright brown colour to, as to gun barrels, by forming a thin coating of oxide on their surface."The gunsmith was browning the rifle barrel to protect it from rust. "materialappearancechemistrytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually derogatory) To turn progressively more Middle Eastern, Hispanic or Latino, in the context of the population of a geographic region."the browning of America"raceculturesocietypoliticslanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat with deference, or respect."The students browsed the teacher's suggestion for extra credit, showing respect for her expertise. "attitudevaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc."The browning of the toast was a sign that it was ready. "appearancecoloractionfoodtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc."My grandmother uses a special browning to give her gravy a rich, dark color. "colorsubstancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster."The plasterer applied the browning to the wall, ensuring a smooth surface ready for the final coat of plaster. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brown-skinned person."My friend, a beautiful browning, is joining the debate team. "personraceappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading