Color
/ˈkʌlər/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe aspect of things that is caused by differing qualities of light being reflected or emitted by them.
/ˈkʌlər/
The visual property of things that is caused by the wavelengths of light they reflect or emit.
The sunset was a beautiful array of colors.
💡 Simply: Color is what makes things look the way they do. Like a red apple, or a blue sky!
👶 For kids: It's what makes things look red, blue, green, etc.
More Examples
Her dress was a vibrant shade of color.
How It's Used
"The painting featured vibrant colors."
"The color of the solution changed during the reaction."
To apply color to something; to paint.
/ˈkʌlər/
To add color to something.
He colored the map with different shades of blue.
💡 Simply: To color something means to add color to it, like when you use crayons on paper.
👶 For kids: To make something have color.
More Examples
The artist colored the canvas with bold strokes.
How It's Used
"She colored the drawing with crayons."
Idioms & expressions
add color to
To make something more interesting or lively.
"His stories added color to the otherwise dull meeting."
From Old French *color, from Latin color.
The word 'color' has been used in English for centuries, with its meaning largely consistent over time.
Memory tip
Think of a rainbow - a spectrum of colors.