coloring

noun

col·​or·​ing ˈkə-lə-riŋ How to pronounce coloring (audio)
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
d
: change of appearance (as by adding color)
2
3
4

Examples of coloring in a Sentence

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of coloring was in the 15th century

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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

coloring

noun
col·​or·​ing ˈkəl-(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce coloring (audio)
1
: the act of applying colors
2
: something that produces color
food coloring
3
: the effect produced by applying or combining colors
4
5
: change of appearance (as by adding color)

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