Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bistre

noun
/ˈbɪstər/
Definition
A dark brown color that resembles the color of the resin from the tree known as the beech tree.
Examples
  • The artist used bistre in his landscape painting to depict the autumn leaves.
  • Her living room featured a bistre accent wall that added warmth to the space.
Meaning
Bistre refers to a shade of brown that is often used in art and design to convey a natural, earthy tone.
Synonyms
  • Brown
  • Dark brown
  • Umber
  • Chestnut