brick red

noun

: a moderate reddish brown

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Haines prefers warmer tints of brick red. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026 And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Choose from neutral hues like charcoal gray, beige, and black, or bolder shades like brick red and bright yellow. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Cook, stirring, until butter is melted and mixture turns brick red, about 1 minute. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brick red

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brick red was in 1748

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“Brick red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20red. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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