coloring
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col·or·ing

noun \ˈkə-lə-riŋ\

Definition of COLORING

1
a : the act of applying colors
b : something that produces color or color effects
c (1) : the effect produced by applying or combining colors
(2) : natural color (3) : complexion, coloration
d : change of appearance (as by adding color)
3
: color 4

Examples of COLORING

  1. Her favorite activities include playing with stuffed animals and coloring.
  2. Our product contains no artificial coloring or flavoring.
  3. She added some blue food coloring to the icing.
  4. This scarf will look great with your coloring.
  5. He has very light coloring.

First Known Use of COLORING

14th century

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