brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Many countries still rely on brown power for their electricity.”
“The government plans to reduce its dependence on brown power by investing more in wind and solar energy.”
“While the transition to renewable energy remains a priority, the industrial sector continues to consume vast amounts of brown power to maintain current production levels.”
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brown bag
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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brown bread
Dead.
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brown noser
One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.
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brown study
A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.
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brown thumb
A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.
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browned off
Annoyed, upset, angry, bored, fed up, disgusted
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come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
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grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
Last updated August 10, 2026