coloring
/ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
noun
- The activity or process of adding color to something, especially as a hobby or for children.
- The kids sat at the table doing coloring with crayons.
- She spends her free time doing adult coloring for relaxation.
- Coloring helps young children develop fine motor skills.
- The way that something looks because of its color or colors; the shade or hue of something.
- The bird's coloring helps it blend into the forest.
- The artist used a warm coloring for the sunset scene.
- The autumn leaves had a beautiful red and orange coloring.
- A substance used to give color to food, cosmetics, or other products.
- Some people prefer natural food coloring made from beets.
- This candy contains artificial coloring.
- The frosting got its bright blue color from food coloring.
adjective
- Related to or used for the activity of adding color, especially with crayons, markers, or paints.
- He prefers coloring pencils over markers.
- The store has a whole aisle of coloring supplies.
- She bought a new coloring book for the road trip.