monochrome

1 of 2

noun

mono·​chrome ˈmä-nə-ˌkrōm 

: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue

monochromic

ˌmä-nə-ˈkrō-mik 

adjective

monochromist

ˈmä-nə-ˌkrō-mist 

noun

monochrome

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue

2

: involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color (such as gray)

monochrome film

Synonyms

Adjective

• solid
• self
• monochromatic
• neutral
• monochromic

Examples of monochrome in a Sentence

Adjective

an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Or pair it with one of the white sweaters below for a luxe monochrome look. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025

Her outfits strike the perfect balance of casual and cute—and this monochrome moment is easy to recreate. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 July 2025

Adjective

So, too, are monochrome, faux-fur pet beds of yore given the cold shoulder here, with intriguing graphics and elegant motifs taking their place. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025

The blue ensemble featured a wholly monochrome look, with elbow-length short sleeves, buttons down the front placket and a sharp collar with two breast pockets as well. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin monochroma, from Latin, feminine of monochromos of one color, from Greek monochrōmos, from mon- + -chrōmos -chrome

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for monochrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Kids Definition

monochrome

noun

mono·​chrome

ˈmän-ə-ˌkrōm

: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single color

monochrome adjective