variants
or less commonly brunet
: a person having brown hair
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
variants
or less commonly brunet
: of a dark brown color
brunette hair
also
: having brunette hair
a brunette woman
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
Examples of brunette in a Sentence
Adjective
two of the kids were brunette like their mom
Recent Examples on the Web
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Though the shade quickly turned heads, what does smoked suede brunette actually mean?
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025
Even deeper shades, like rich brunettes, can channel the vibe.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
Throughout the show, Golden holds court as host, dishing out advice, zingers and questions, a big-haired, brunette mix of Carol Burnett and Dolly Gallagher Levi.
—Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
On their podcast, the couple discussed Julie being photographed in Nashville with her brunette hair and graying roots after being released.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 July 2025
Veronica, a brunette, is often photographed alongside a furry German shepherd.
—Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Roberts, famously a blond and a fleeting brunette, switched it up and tinged her mane with amber hues, twisting it in a bun in the back of her head.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Eileen Schick, a tall brunette in her forties, had been a nurse at one time but stopped working when multiple sclerosis made her job impossible.
—Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The picture shows Prince William in a car next to a brunette woman, with her ear and a bit of cheek visible.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
On the other hand the Kale of Finland looked to be brunette Europeans.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2010
This combo of smoky, brunette, and purple hues is so cool.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
Barbie’s boyfriend typically has a golden or brunette head of hair, but the platinum blonde was specifically chosen for this cinematic version of Ken for a few reasons.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023
Cyrus was last photographed at an event in Beverly Hills on April 23 though, newly brunette: Stefanie Keenan//Getty Images Despite Cyrus not walking the carpet, 2023 has been one of her biggest years in her career.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 May 2023
Vallée, barely 24, with a helmet of brunet hair, would serve as Hynek’s unofficial aide-de-camp.
—Chantel Tattoli, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022
Think of a brunet soap hunk smouldering in a vertical stripe, which partially covers a bottle of frothing champagne.
—Laurence Scott, Wired, 11 Oct. 2020
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Noun
In October 2024, Sweeney was photographed on set with a brunette curly wig, baggy clothing and no apparent makeup.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Though the shade quickly turned heads, what does smoked suede brunette actually mean?
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025
Even deeper shades, like rich brunettes, can channel the vibe.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
Throughout the show, Golden holds court as host, dishing out advice, zingers and questions, a big-haired, brunette mix of Carol Burnett and Dolly Gallagher Levi.
—Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
On their podcast, the couple discussed Julie being photographed in Nashville with her brunette hair and graying roots after being released.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 July 2025
Veronica, a brunette, is often photographed alongside a furry German shepherd.
—Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Roberts, famously a blond and a fleeting brunette, switched it up and tinged her mane with amber hues, twisting it in a bun in the back of her head.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Eileen Schick, a tall brunette in her forties, had been a nurse at one time but stopped working when multiple sclerosis made her job impossible.
—Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Adjective
Storie, who is brunette, looks just like her father, while Aspen has blonde hair that takes after her mom.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The picture shows Prince William in a car next to a brunette woman, with her ear and a bit of cheek visible.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
On the other hand the Kale of Finland looked to be brunette Europeans.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2010
This combo of smoky, brunette, and purple hues is so cool.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
Barbie’s boyfriend typically has a golden or brunette head of hair, but the platinum blonde was specifically chosen for this cinematic version of Ken for a few reasons.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023
Cyrus was last photographed at an event in Beverly Hills on April 23 though, newly brunette: Stefanie Keenan//Getty Images Despite Cyrus not walking the carpet, 2023 has been one of her biggest years in her career.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 May 2023
Vallée, barely 24, with a helmet of brunet hair, would serve as Hynek’s unofficial aide-de-camp.
—Chantel Tattoli, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022
Think of a brunet soap hunk smouldering in a vertical stripe, which partially covers a bottle of frothing champagne.
—Laurence Scott, Wired, 11 Oct. 2020
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“Brunette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunette. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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