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Definition of brunette

brunette

/bruːˈnɛt/
bru · nette
Plural:brunettes
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Adjective:brunette
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• noun

1

A person, especially a woman or girl, who has dark brown hair.

Example

"The casting director was looking for a tall brunette to play the lead role in the drama."

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• adjective

1

Having dark brown hair and often a relatively dark or olive complexion.

Example

"The portrait depicted a brunette woman wearing an emerald silk gown."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While French distinguishes between the feminine "brunette" and the masculine "brunet", in modern English "brunette" is used far more frequently, though typically in reference to women or girls with brown hair.

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• Nearby Words

bruncher
brunei
brunel
brunette
brunnera
bruno
brunt

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French brunette, the feminine diminutive of brun (meaning "brown"), which ultimately derives from a Germanic root shared with the English word "brown".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brunette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brunette
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