Meaning of the word colouring in English

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

colouring

US /ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act or process of applying color to something

Example:
The children enjoyed the afternoon of colouring.
She used natural dyes for the fabric colouring.
2.

the natural color of a person's skin, hair, or eyes

Example:
Her fair colouring made her stand out in the crowd.
He had dark hair and a ruddy colouring.