1. of a dark brownish-red color

1. a dark brownish-red color

1. to abandon someone in a place from which they cannot escape

Examples

• She wore a maroon sweater to the game.
• The school colors are gold and maroon.
• He painted the door a deep maroon.
• The sailors were marooned on a desert island.
• Don’t maroon me here without a ride home.
• The storm marooned travelers at the airport.
• Her maroon lipstick matched her dress perfectly.