watercolor

noun

wa·​ter·​col·​or ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkə-lər 

ˈwä-

1

: a paint of which the liquid is a water dispersion of the binding material (such as glue, casein, or gum)

2

: the art or method of painting with watercolors

3

: a picture or design executed in watercolors

watercolor adjective

watercolorist

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkə-lə-rist 

ˈwä-

noun

Examples of watercolor in a Sentence

a landscape done in watercolor

He only works in watercolors.

We bought a watercolor of the shore.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Nicolas Leo Charbonneau, a partner and principal designer at architectural firm Harrison Design, shared a watercolor rendering of the arch on X which Trump then reposted on his social media platform Truth Social. —Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025

Bowers is widely known in Louisville for her watercolor series depicting Louisville landmarks and restaurants. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025

Immersive experiences connect guests further with nature, in the form of unique activities like watercolor painting beneath open skies, or exploring ancient traditions with local masters. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watercolor

• multicolor
• technicolor
• unicolor
• versicolor
• bicolor
• concolor
• discolor
• tricolor
• color
• colour
• culler
• duller

Kids Definition

watercolor

noun

wa·​ter·​col·​or ˈwȯt-ər-ˌkəl-ər 

ˈwät-

1

: a paint whose liquid part is water

2

: a picture painted with watercolor

3

: the art of painting with watercolor

watercolorist

-ˌkəl-ə-rəst 

noun