Definition of palette
1 : a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
2a : the set of colors put on the paletteb (1) : a particular range, quality, or use of color The designer's palette consisted mostly of earth tones. (2) : a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements a rich palette of tones and timbres a palette of flavors a palette of vegetables
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Origin and Etymology of palette
French, from Middle French, diminutive of pale spade, from Latin pala; probably akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact
First Known Use: 1622
PALETTE Defined for English Language Learners
palette
playDefinition of palette for English Language Learners
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: a thin board that has a hole for the thumb at one end and that is used by a painter to mix colors while painting
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: the range of colors used by someone
PALETTE Defined for Kids
palette
playDefinition of palette for Students
1 : a thin board or tablet on which a painter puts and mixes colors
2 : the set of colors that an artist is using
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