auburn
/ˈɔ.bɚn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: auburns
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of a reddish-brown colour.
Adjective
Examples
All were watching somebody in the garden with deep interest, their three faces close together: a jovial and round one, a pale one with dark hair, and a fair one whose tresses were auburn. “Don’t push! You can see as well as I,” said Retty, the auburn-haired and youngest girl, without removing her ey
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “auburn” mean?
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.
Is “auburn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.