Pronunciation: /ˈheɪzəl/

Definitions of hazel

noun a light brown or yellowish brown color

Example Sentences

A1 She has hazel eyes.

A2 The hazel tree in the backyard is starting to bloom.

B1 I bought a hazel wood desk for my home office.

B2 The artist used hazel paint to create a beautiful landscape.

C1 The hazel nut is a popular ingredient in many desserts.

C2 The hazel wood used in the construction of the house was imported from Europe.

adjective having a light brown or yellowish brown color

Example Sentences

A1 She has hazel eyes.

A2 The hazel tree in the garden produces delicious nuts.

B1 I painted my bedroom walls a warm hazel color.

B2 The hazel wood furniture added a touch of elegance to the room.

C1 Her hazel hair shimmered in the sunlight.

C2 The artist used hazel tones to create a sense of warmth in the painting.

Examples of hazel in a Sentence

formal The hazel trees in the park provide a beautiful canopy of green and brown hues.

informal I love the hazel color of your eyes, it's so unique.

slang Her hazel hair is always on point, she must spend hours styling it.

figurative The hazel sky at dusk reminded her of a painting, with its blend of blue and orange.

Grammatical Forms of hazel

past tense

hazelled

plural

hazels

comparative

more hazel

superlative

most hazel

present tense

hazel

future tense

will hazel

perfect tense

have hazelled

continuous tense

is hazelling

singular

hazel

positive degree

hazel

infinitive

to hazel

gerund

hazelling

participle

hazelled

Origin and Evolution of hazel

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hazel' originated from Old English 'haesel' or 'hæsel', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'hasalaz'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'hazel' has retained its original meaning of the hazel tree or its nuts, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe a light brown color similar to the color of hazelnuts.