brick red

noun

: a moderate reddish brown

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Makeup artist Nick Lennon, who has worked with Charli XCX, rounded out the glam with feathery lashes and a glossy, saucy brick red lip. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 Vibrant shades on sale include the brick red shown above, very berry, and tangerine. Clint Davis, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a ponytail, while her makeup consisted of brown eyeshadow and a muted brick red lip. Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 This option has a stunning color scheme that uses ivory, brick red, and olive green that’s a bit more forgiving against foot traffic but doesn’t lack in style and softness, according to reviewers. Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brick red

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brick red was in 1748

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“Brick red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20red. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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