Pronunciation: /roʊn/

Definitions of roan

noun a reddish-brown color

Example Sentences

A1 The roan horse grazed peacefully in the meadow.

A2 The roan mare and her foal trotted along the trail.

B1 The rancher admired the beautiful roan stallion in the pasture.

B2 The roan pony was known for its gentle temperament and sturdy build.

C1 The equestrian competition featured a stunning roan gelding as the champion.

C2 The roan thoroughbred was a prized possession of the wealthy horse breeder.

adjective having a reddish-brown color

Example Sentences

A1 The roan horse galloped through the field.

A2 She admired the roan cow for its unique color.

B1 The roan cat blended in perfectly with the autumn leaves.

B2 The roan dog was a beautiful mix of white and brown fur.

C1 The roan mare won first place in the equestrian competition.

C2 The roan stallion was a prized possession of the ranch owner.

Examples of roan in a Sentence

formal The rancher admired the beautiful roan horse in the pasture.

informal I saw a cool roan horse at the farm yesterday.

slang That roan mare is a real looker, isn't she?

figurative The roan clouds in the sky signaled an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of roan

past tense

roaned

plural

roans

comparative

more roan

superlative

most roan

present tense

roans

future tense

will roan

perfect tense

has roaned

continuous tense

is roaning

singular

roan

positive degree

roan

infinitive

to roan

gerund

roaning

participle

roaning

Origin and Evolution of roan

First Known Use: 1547 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'roan' originated from the Old French word 'roan' which means reddish brown or a mixture of colors.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roan' has come to specifically refer to a horse with a coat of mixed colors, typically with white hairs mixed in with a darker base color.