auburn
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑbɝn// UK //ˈɔːbɜːn// auburn
adj. a reddish-brown color, usually used to describe someone's hair.
adj. describes a reddish-brown or copper-toned color, specifically in the context of human hair. Often used to distinguish between different shades of brown hair that have warm, red undertones.
She has beautiful auburn hair that glows in the sun.
The actress decided to dye her hair auburn for the new movie role to look more natural.
The portrait captures the subject in soft lighting, highlighting the rich auburn tones of her hair against the dark velvet background.
Usage
Typically used as a modifier before the noun 'hair' or as a predicative adjective following a linking verb.