colour-box

A child opens a colour-box to paint a picture.

Definition

Noun:
- A colour-box is a container, typically a box or case, that holds a set of paints or coloured substances used for artistic painting. It is often designed for portability and organization of colours.

Usage Examples

• (The artist used her portable container of paints.)
• (The box held a set of watercolour paints.)

Advanced Usage

• "to keep one's colour-box tidy": to maintain the paints and tools in an orderly manner.
  • A professional painter always keeps their colour-box tidy for efficiency. (The artist organizes the paint box well.)

Variants and Related Words

• Colour (n): the property of light as perceived by the eye; hue.
  • The colour of the sky is blue. (The hue of the sky.)
• Box (n): a container with a lid, used for storage.
  • Put the pencils in the box. (A container for pencils.)

Synonyms

• Paint box: a box specifically designed for holding paints.
• Paint set: a collection of paints, often including a container.

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