coloring book
Definition
- Noun:
- A book containing line drawings or outlines intended to be filled with color: A coloring book is a type of picture book, typically for children, consisting of printed illustrations with defined borders. The primary activity is to add color to these images using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or paints.
Usage
- Coloring books are primarily used as an activity for children to develop fine motor skills, color recognition, and creativity.
- They are also used by adults for relaxation and stress relief, often referred to as "adult coloring books."
Examples
- Noun:
- She bought a new coloring book for her daughter.
- The waiting room had a table with crayons and a coloring book to keep children occupied.
- Adult coloring books featuring intricate patterns have become very popular.
Advanced Usage
- "Digital coloring book": A coloring book available in a digital format, where users color on a screen using a stylus or touch interface.
- She prefers using a digital coloring book on her tablet.
Variants and Related Words
- Color-in book (n): A less common synonym for a coloring book.
- Activity book (n): A broader category of book that may include coloring pages along with puzzles, mazes, and other games.
Synonyms
- Picture book for coloring: A descriptive synonym.
- Colouring book (n): The British English spelling variant.
Related Phrases
- To color in a coloring book: The typical action associated with the item.
- The children spent the afternoon coloring in their new coloring book.
Noun
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a picture book with line drawings intended to be colored with crayons by children
