Auburn

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːbərn/

Definitions of auburn

noun auburn is a noun referring to a reddish-brown color, especially of hair

Example Sentences

A1 She has a beautiful auburn hair.

A2 The auburn leaves of autumn covered the ground.

B1 The artist mixed red and brown paint to create an auburn shade.

B2 Her auburn hair shimmered in the sunlight.

C1 The auburn color of the antique chest added a touch of elegance to the room.

C2 The auburn hues of the sunset painted the sky in a beautiful array of colors.

Examples of auburn in a Sentence

formal The auburn leaves of the maple tree signaled the arrival of autumn.

informal She dyed her hair auburn for a change in look.

slang That guy with the auburn hair is always the life of the party.

figurative The auburn sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and red.

Grammatical Forms of auburn

• past tense: auburned
• plural: auburns
• comparative: more auburn
• superlative: most auburn
• present tense: is auburn
• future tense: will be auburn
• perfect tense: has been auburn
• continuous tense: is being auburn
• singular: auburn
• positive degree: auburn
• infinitive: to auburn
• gerund: auburning
• participle: auburned

Origin and Evolution of auburn

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'auburn' originated from the Old French word 'alborne' which was derived from the Latin word 'alburnus' meaning whitish or off-white.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'auburn' came to specifically refer to a reddish-brown color, often associated with hair or autumn leaves.