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

The use of color in your artwork emphasizes both the similarities between us, highlighted by the common coloring (black and white) and the specific characteristics of each community that is exhibited in the colors used to decorate the hands and nails. —Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 1 July 2024

Sentsov, who shares a production credit, also assisted with the coloring and sound, holed up in a post-production studio in Kyiv during his rare breaks from the front. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 June 2024

The new species was identified by its size, coloring, scale pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024

Stone let her ivory coloring work to her advantage, letting her skin stand in stunning contrast to the opaque black polka dots. —Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 June 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)