russet

[ˈrʌsɪt]

russet Definition

• 1. a reddish-brown color
• 2. a type of apple with a rough brownish skin and firm flesh
• 3. coarse homespun cloth originally made with wool that is often colored with natural dyes

Using russet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "russet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The leaves turned a beautiful russet in the fall.

• Example

  I prefer to eat russet apples because they are firmer and less sweet.

• Example

  The peasant wore a tunic made of coarse russet cloth.

russet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for russet

• auburn
• chestnut
• reddish-brown
• brownish-red

Phrases with russet

• russet potato

  a type of potato with a rough brownish skin and white flesh, often used for baking or frying

  Example

  I like to make french fries with russet potatoes.

• russet Burbank

  a variety of russet potato that is widely grown in the United States

  Example

  The russet Burbank is the most commonly grown potato in Idaho.

• russeting

  a rough brownish skin on a fruit, especially an apple

  Example

  The russeting on the apple made it look more natural and organic.

Origins of russet

from Old French 'rousset', meaning 'reddish', from Latin 'Russus'

📌

Summary: russet in Brief

The term 'russet' [ˈrʌsɪt] refers to a reddish-brown color, a type of apple with a rough brownish skin and firm flesh, and coarse homespun cloth originally made with wool. It extends into phrases like 'russet potato,' and 'russet Burbank,' denoting specific varieties of potatoes, and 'russeting,' referring to the rough brownish skin on a fruit.