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brunette

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //bɹuˈnɛt// UK //bɹʌnˈɛt// brunette Archaic

n. a woman with dark brown hair. You use this word to describe someone's hair color in a simple, direct way.

n. a woman or girl with dark brown hair. Often used as a distinguishing descriptor in social or physical contexts.


SIMPLE

She is a tall brunette with bright eyes.

CONTEXTUAL

The casting director asked for one blonde and one brunette for the commercial.

COMPLEX

In the painting, the brunette stands in shadow, her dark hair blending with the night sky.

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Origin

Borrowed from French brunette, the feminine form of brunet, from brun (“brown”). Doublet of burnet.

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