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browning

BROW-nihng
noun
1
The process of turning brown, especially when cooking.
"The browning of the crust tells you the bread is nearly done."
2
A liquid used to add brown colour to gravy or sauces.
"A dash of browning gave the gravy a richer look."

How to Use Browning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of turning brown, or a product used to darken food.

Common pairings
gravy browning browning of the skin

Word Forms

brownings plural, Brownings plural, Brownings plural

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The _____ of the crust tells you the bread is nearly done.

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