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How to pronounce “drab”

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Pronunciation guide for drab

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of drab with real speech in context.
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7 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Where joy hides and how to find itand friendlier than those working in drab spaces.
Definition summary
A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.

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How to pronounce drab

Where joy hides and how to find it

and friendlier than those working in drab spaces.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “drab”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.
  • The color of this fabric.
  • Often in the plural form drabs: apparel, especially trousers, made from this fabric.
  • (by extension) A dull or uninteresting appearance or situation, unremarkable.
  • [Adjective]
  • Of the color of some types of drabcloth: dull brownish yellow or dun.
  • (by extension) Particularly of color: dull, uninteresting.

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