coloring

/ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. 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.
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