Color

/หˆkสŒl.ษ™(ษน)/

The meaning and definition of Color, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The spectral composition of visible light
    โ€œHumans and birds can perceive color.โ€
  2. Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
    โ€œColor has been a sensitive issue in many societies.โ€
verb
  1. To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
    โ€œMy kindergartener loves to color.โ€
  2. (of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
    โ€œHer face colored as she realized her mistake.โ€

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms blee complexion ethnicity race DgammaDtime colour
Antonyms decolor

Origin

From Middle English color, from Anglo-Norman colur, from Old French colour.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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