brindle

noun

brin·​dle ˈbrin-dᵊl How to pronounce brindle (audio)
1
: a brindled color
2
: a brindled animal

Examples of brindle in a Sentence

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The juvenile was white with brownish brindle patches around each eye and found in a garbage bag. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024 The other dog, a male medium-sized brindle around 9 months old, was treated for severe injuries and is currently being cared for by DeKalb County Animal Services. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Slinky top in bark print liquid jersey, robe coat in brindle shearling, zip jeans in acid wash tobacco denim, blanket in brindle mohair wool. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024 The police department alleges that the suspect, Zachary T. Hay, 29, called an adult Black man a racial slur before ordering his dog — a brindle pit bull — to attack him. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for brindle 

Word History

Etymology

brindle, adjective

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brindle was in 1696

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“Brindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brindle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

brindle

noun
brin·​dle ˈbrin-dᵊl How to pronounce brindle (audio)
: a brindled color or animal
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