brick red

noun

1. yellowish or brownish red.

brick red

noun

1. 1. a reddish-brown colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a brick-red carpet

Other Words From

• brick-red adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of brick red¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

It’s a deep brick red in color, made from red chili peppers, barley malt, rice, salt and fermented soybean powder, then fermented for weeks or months in a clay pot called an onggi.

From Seattle Times

Then, he reached the RVs parked next to the brick red, rubberized path.

From Los Angeles Times

Add the tomato paste and Calabrian chiles, and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is toasted and becomes dark brick red, 2 to 4 minutes.

From Washington Post

The chicken was flecked with green chile, the pork a brick red.

From Seattle Times

It is a deep, brick red color but does not pack much heat.

From Washington Post