Meaning of the word colour in English

What does colour mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colour

US /ˈkʌl.ɚ/

UK /ˈkʌl.ər/

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light

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Red is my favorite colour.

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The artist used bright colours in her painting.

Synonym:

hue shade tint tone

pigment or paint

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She added some red colour to the mixture.

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The walls need a fresh coat of colour.

Synonym:

dye paint pigment

to add colour to something

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She decided to colour her hair blonde.

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The children love to colour in their drawing books.

Synonym:

dye paint tint