drab

/dɹæb/noun
Middle School
1

A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.

2

The color of this fabric.

3

Often in the plural form drabs: apparel, especially trousers, made from this fabric.

4

A dull or uninteresting appearance or situation, unremarkable.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing