B1nounUK spelling: colourartsnature
US/ˈkʌl.ər/
UK/ˈkʌl.ə/
what you see when light on an object makes it look red, blue, green or another shade
In context
Red is my favorite color, so most of my clothes are red.
The leaves change color in the fall before they drop.
What color are you going to paint the kitchen walls?
Words that go with color
adjective + noun
- bright colorChildren usually love bright colors.
- favorite colorGreen is her favorite color.
- primary colorRed, blue and yellow are the primary colors.
noun + noun
- color schemeThe color scheme of the room is calm and simple.
- hair colorShe wants a new hair color for summer.
verb + noun
- change colorChameleons can change color to hide.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is color red.Correct: It is red.