color in

phrasal verb

colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.

Examples of color in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dress comes in 38 colors in addition to white, which are available in sizes S–XXL. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 President Joe Biden renewed his call for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza in a speech at Morehouse College’s graduation ceremony, where some participants donned Palestinian colors in protest at Israel’s military incursion. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for color in 

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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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