maroon or Maroon : a Black person of the Americas who escaped slavery and formed or joined a free and often secluded settlement or a descendant of such a person

Add to word list (of) a dark brown-red color: a maroon tie (Definition of maroon from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

MAROON definition: dark brownish-red. See examples of maroon used in a sentence.

Something that is maroon is dark reddish-purple in colour. ...maroon velvet curtains.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word maroon, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Maroon (US: UK: / məˈruːn / mə-ROON, [2] Australia: / məˈroʊn / mə-ROHN[3]) is a brownish crimson color that takes its name from the French word marron, meaning chestnut. [4] . …

To abandon or isolate with little hope of ready rescue or escape: The travelers were marooned by the blizzard. n. a. A fugitive black slave in the West Indies in the 1600s and 1700s. b. A …

Maroon - Comprehensive Definition, History, and Cultural Significance Definition Adjective: Maroon refers to a dark reddish-brown color. Noun: A dark reddish-brown crayon or fabric. …

Maroon is often used in art and design to evoke feelings of warmth and stability, making it popular in home decor. In fashion, maroon is considered a sophisticated color, often seen in fall …

She was marooned [= stuck] at the office without a ride home.