Meaning of the word maroon in English

What does maroon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

maroon

US /məˈruːn/

UK /məˈruːn/

a dark brownish-red color

Example:

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The old car was painted a deep maroon.

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She wore a dress of rich maroon velvet.

Synonym:

burgundy claret crimson ruby wine-red

leave (someone) isolated and helpless on an island or in a remote area

Example:

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The pirates threatened to maroon the mutineers on a deserted island.

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He was marooned in the wilderness after his car broke down.

Synonym:

abandon strand desert isolate leave behind