How to Pronounce "brown bag"
expression
ˈbɹaʊn/ /ˈbæɡ
BROWN-bag
bɹˈaʊn/ /bˈæɡ
brown-BAG
Definition
In American English, 'brown bag' usually means to bring your own lunch to work or school, typically in a brown paper bag. It can also refer to informal lunch events where people bring their own food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaʊn/ /ˈbæɡ
British English
bɹˈaʊn/ /bˈæɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROWN-bag
UK
brown-BAG
Listen in Context
I usually brown bag my lunch to work.
We had a brown bag meeting at noon.
Do you want to brown bag it tomorrow?
She didn't have time to cook, so she decided to brown bag it.