coloring

noun

col·​or·​ing ˈkə-lə-riŋ 

1

a

: the act of applying colors

b

: something that produces color or color effects

c(1)

: the effect produced by applying or combining colors

(2)

: natural color

(3)

: complexion, coloration

d

: change of appearance (as by adding color)

2

: influence, bias

3

: color sense 8

4

: timbre, quality

Synonyms

• color
• colorant
• dye
• dyestuff
• pigment
• stain

Examples of coloring in a Sentence

Her favorite activities include playing with stuffed animals and coloring.

Our product contains no artificial coloring or flavoring.

She added some blue food coloring to the icing.

This scarf will look great with your coloring.

He has very light coloring.

Recent Examples on the Web

Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

Lawmakers, advocates call for ban Red No. 3 is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a distinctive bright-red coloring. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

Originally a Victorian dessert, red velvet gained popularity in the South during the 20th century, thanks to creative marketing campaigns for red food coloring. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

The annual event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Van Buren, will feature cookies, coloring and crafts. —Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing coloring

• coloring book

Kids Definition

coloring

noun

col·​or·​ing ˈkəl-(ə-)riŋ 

1

: the act of applying colors

2

: something that produces color

food coloring

3

: the effect produced by applying or combining colors

4

: complexion sense 1, coloration

5

: change of appearance (as by adding color)