- present participle of brown.
browning
Example Sentences
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But when I want depth, sweetness, browning and the kind of flavor that tastes like something has been cooking much longer than it actually has, I start by roasting.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Even zoomed-out satellite imagery of western France shows a striking increase in the browning of land compared to last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
When the fruit is cut, bruised, or exposed to air, the enzyme helps trigger the browning reaction.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
Potatoes need to be plucked from the ground and handled with care to prevent browning that can mar otherwise perfect chips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
The apartment smells strongly of cooking; on the stove, a few large pieces of chicken are browning in a pan full of oil.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
