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coloring

A child is coloring a picture of a house with crayons.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of changing the color of something: The application of color to an object, surface, or material.
    • A visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect: The natural appearance of something in terms of its hue, shade, or tint.
    • A digestible substance used to give color to food: An additive, often a dye or pigment, used to alter or enhance the visual appearance of food and drink.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Act/Process):

    • The coloring of the old photograph was done by a professional.
    • Children enjoy the coloring of pictures in their activity books.

  • Noun (Visual Attribute):

    • The bright coloring of the bird makes it easy to spot.
    • The fall leaves are famous for their vibrant coloring.

  • Noun (Food Additive):

    • The cake's pink frosting comes from a natural food coloring.
    • Some people prefer foods without artificial coloring.
Advanced Usage
  • "Local coloring": Details or features that are characteristic of a particular place or region, often used in literature or art to create authenticity.
    • The author's use of local coloring brought the small village to life in the story.
Variants and Related Words
  • Color (noun/verb): The general property possessed by an object; to apply color.
  • Colorant (noun): A substance used for coloring.
  • Colorful (adjective): Full of color or interest.
  • Discoloration (noun): The process of changing to a less attractive color; a stained or faded spot.
Synonyms
  • Pigmentation: The natural coloring of a living thing.
  • Tinting: The process of adding a slight color.
  • Dyeing: The process of adding color to materials like fabric or hair.
  • Hue: A particular shade or tint of a color.
Related Phrases
  • Coloring book: A book containing line drawings for someone, typically a child, to color.
  • Coloring agent: Another term for a substance that imparts color.
  • Coloring matter: The material that provides color.
Related Idioms
  • "Color outside the lines": To behave or think in an unconventional, creative, or unruly way. (Note: This idiom uses "color," a variant of "coloring.")
    • True innovators are not afraid to color outside the lines.
coloring

A child is coloring a picture of a house with crayons.

Noun
  1. the act or process of changing the color of something
  2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
    • a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light
  3. a digestible substance used to give color to food
    • food color made from vegetable dyes

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