color

adjective

US /ˈkʌlər/

1
a color photograph, magazine, etc. consists of different colors rather than just black and white
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe works of art or crafts
a
abstract
accessible
2
a color television shows color pictures, not black and white ones
Synonyms and related words
Relating to television or radio
color
continuity
live

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color

noun

US /ˈkʌlər/

Word Forms

singular	color
plural	colors

1
countable/uncountable red, blue, black, yellow, etc.
Pink is my favorite color.
a light brown color
in color:
His hair is reddish in color.
change color:
Many fruits change color as they become ripe.
Synonyms and related words
General words for color and relating to color
brightness
chromatic
color
1. 1a
  uncountable the quality of being red, blue, yellow, etc. rather than black or white or transparent
  Potted plants add color to a room.
  in color:
  Are the pictures in black and white or in color?
  splash of color:
  A green scarf gave her outfit a splash of color.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for color and relating to color
  brightness
  chromatic
  color
2. 1b
  countable something such as clothing or paint that is a particular color
  I prefer wearing dark colors.
  Mix the colors with your paintbrush.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for color and relating to color
  brightness
  chromatic
  color
3. 1c
  countable/uncountable the color of someone’s skin as a sign of their race
  people of all races and colors
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe skin color
  a high color
  albino
  (as) white as a sheet
4. 1d
  countable/uncountable the color of someone’s face when it shows how they are feeling
  Suddenly, the color drained from his cheeks.
  She giggled nervously as color flooded her face.
  Synonyms and related words
  Changes in color that show how you are feeling
  the blood drains from someone’s face
  the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
  blush
5. 1e
  countable/uncountable a chemical that you put on your hair to make it change color
  Before you spend money on color or a perm, talk to your hairdresser.
  Synonyms and related words
  Hair care substances and equipment
  Alice band
  barrette
  blow dryer
2
uncountable interest or excitement
add/give/bring color to something:
examples chosen to add color to academic writing
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively
mystery
life
novelty
See alsolocal color
3

colors
plural the official colors of a particular country, team, political party, etc.
school/team colors:
The cheerleaders were wearing the high school colors, green and white.
national/state colors:
Australia’s national colors
Synonyms and related words
General words for color and relating to color
brightness
chromatic
color
1. 3a
  the flag of a particular country or state
  flying their colors high
  Synonyms and related words
  Flags
  at half-mast
  Blue Peter
  bunting

phrases

the color of someone’s money

in color

of color

with flying colors

color

phrase

1
color me curious/surprised/stupid: used to say that someone has a particular quality
If that is not the case and he really just didn’t want to be president -- color me impressed...that’s a rare man.
If that was supposed to be an example of the “threat” of terrorism, color me unimpressed.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 23/02/2012
Open Dictionary - February2012

color

phrase

1
color me curious/surprised/stupid: used to say that someone has a particular quality
If that is not the case and he really just didn’t want to be president -- color me impressed...that’s a rare man.
If that was supposed to be an example of the “threat” of terrorism, color me unimpressed.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 23/02/2012
Open Dictionary - February2012

color

UK /ˈkʌlə(r)/

1
the American spelling of colour

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color

verb

US /ˈkʌlər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	color
he/she/it	colors
present participle	coloring
past tense	colored
past participle	colored

1
transitive to add color to something to make it a different color
I think I’ll color my hair.
Rivers and lakes are often colored green by algae.
Synonyms and related words
To change the color of something
paint
color
dye
1. 1a
  intransitive/transitive if you color, or if something colors your cheeks, you go red because you are embarrassed
  She looked away from him, coloring slightly.
  Synonyms and related words
  Changes in color that show how you are feeling
  the blood drains from someone’s face
  the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
  blush
2. 1b
  
  color
  or
  color in
  transitive to use pens, pencils, or crayons to add color to a picture
  I’ll draw a shape and you can color it.
  color something blue/green/red etc.:
  Color the boy’s eyes blue.
  Synonyms and related words
  To change the color of something
  paint
  color
  dye
2
transitive to affect someone’s decision or opinion about something
Don’t allow the opinions of your friends to color your judgment.
early experiences that colored her attitude to work
Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
influence
decide
lead to
1. 2a
  if a feeling colors the way someone sounds, it shows in how they speak or in what they say
  the tinge of regret that colored her tone
  Synonyms and related words
  What feelings and emotions do
  color
  come over
  sweep over

phrasal verbs

color in

color up

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colors

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