B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
UK/ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/
colors or patterns that help an animal, person or object blend in with their surroundings
In context
The green insect uses camouflage to hide among the leaves.
Soldiers wore camouflage so the enemy could not see them in the forest.
The chameleon is famous for its ability to change color as camouflage.
Words that go with camouflage
adjective + noun
- natural camouflageThe snow gives the white rabbit natural camouflage.
- perfect camouflageThe moth's wings give it perfect camouflage on tree bark.
verb + noun
- use camouflageMany predators use camouflage to get close to their prey.
noun + noun
- camouflage patternThe deer's spots form a camouflage pattern.
- camouflage clothingHunters often wear camouflage clothing.
noun + preposition
- camouflage againstIts brown fur acts as camouflage against the soil.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a camouflageCorrect: camouflage