ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.
  2. (masonry) A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and the preparation for the finishing coat of plaster.
  3. (Jamaica, countable) A brown-skinned person.
  4. 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

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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