Browning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Browning is a noun meaning The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
Meaning
The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
More Meanings
- Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.
- (masonry) A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
- (Jamaica, countable) A brown-skinned person.
- present participle and gerund of brown
Example Sentences
One or two white gyal / Three or four lighties / Five or six darkies / Seven or eight brownings
Word Forms
- brownings
Synonyms for browning
Depending on context, synonyms include toasting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toasting, rifle, nonenzymatic, tanning, searing, caramelizing.
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