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Definition of coloring

coloring

/ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪŋ/
(UK: colouring)
col · or · ing
Plural:colorings
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Adjective:colorful
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coloring Lexical Profile

coloring Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The process or skill of applying color to something, such as drawing with crayons or dyeing hair.

Example

"The children spent the rainy afternoon doing coloring at the kitchen table."

2

American A substance, such as a dye or pigment, used to change the color of food, fabric, or cosmetics.

Example

"The baker added a few drops of red food coloring to the frosting."

3

American The natural appearance or combination of colors of a person's skin, hair, and eyes, or of an animal or plant.

Example

"The moth's mottled brown coloring helps it blend seamlessly into the tree bark."

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• Nearby Words

colorful
colorfully
colorfulness
coloring
colorism
colorist
coloristic

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coloring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coloring
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