Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Col·or

   /ˈkələr/

   

   noun

   • 1. the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light: "the lights flickered and changed color" Similar hueshadetinttonetingecasttincture
   • ▪ one, or any mixture, of the constituents into which light can be separated in a spectrum or rainbow, sometimes including (loosely) black and white: "a rich brown color"
   • ▪ the use of all colors, not only black, white, and gray, in photography or television: "he has shot the whole film in color"
   • ▪ rosiness or redness of the face as an indication of health or of embarrassment, anger, etc.: "there was some color back in his face" Similar rednesspinknessrosinessreddeningruddinessblushflushhigh colorglowbloomOpposite pallor
   • ▪ a substance used to give something a particular color: "lip color" Similar paintpigmentcolorantcolorationdyestaintintwash
   • ▪ any of the major conventional colors used in coats of arms (gules, vert, sable, azure, purpure), especially as opposed to the metals, furs, and stains.
   • 2. pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone's ethnicity: "discrimination on the basis of color" Similar skin colorskin coloringskin tonecomplexioncoloringpigmentationraceethnic groupstock
   • ▪ a group of people considered as being distinguished by skin pigmentation: "all colors and nationalities"
   • 3. vividness of visual appearance resulting from the presence of brightly colored things: "for color, plant groups of winter-flowering pansies"
   • ▪ picturesque or exciting features that lend a particularly interesting quality to something: "a town full of color and character" Similar vividnesslifelivelinessvivacityvitalityanimationexcitementinterestfascinationrichnesszestvervespicespicinessbitepiquancysparkleimpactvigorvigorousnessforceforcefulnesspointinformal:oomphpizzazzzingzipzappunchkickliterary:salt
   • ▪ variety of musical tone or expression: "orchestral color"
   • 4. an item or items of a particular color or combination of colors worn to identify an individual or a member of a school, group, or organization: "it was Devon Loch's first victory in the colors of his royal owner"
   • ▪ the flag of a regiment or ship: British "all over the world countries which had long been administered by others were hoisting their own colors" Similar flagstandardbannerpennantpennonstreamerensignbanderolependantburgeevexillumrare:gonfalonguidonlabarum
   • ▪ a national flag: "he was called to the colors during the war" Similar flagstandardbannerpennantpennonstreamerensignbanderolependantburgeevexillumrare:gonfalonguidonlabarum
   • 5. a shade of meaning: "many events in her past had taken on a different color"
   • ▪ character or general nature: "the hospitable color of his family"
   • 6. a quantized property of quarks which can take three values (designated blue, green, and red) for each flavor.
   • 7. a particle of gold remaining in a mining pan after most of the mud and gravel have been washed away.

   verb

   • 1. change the color of (something) by painting, dyeing, or shading it: "he colored her hair with a selection of blonde and brown shades" Similar tintdyetingeshadepigmentstaincolor-washcolor inpaint
   • ▪ take on a different color: "the foliage will not color well if the soil is too rich"
   • ▪ use crayons to fill (a particular shape or outline) with color: "color the head, eyes, and bill with crayons"
   • ▪ make vivid or picturesque: "he has colored the dance with gestures from cabaret and vaudeville"
   • 2. (of a person or their skin) show embarrassment or shame by becoming red; blush: "everyone stared at him, and he colored slightly" Similar blushreddengo pink/redturn red/crimson/scarletflushcrimsonOpposite pale
   • ▪ cause (a person's skin) to change in color: "rage colored his pale complexion"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) imbue (a person's voice) with a particular tone: "surprise colored her voice"
   • 3. influence, especially in a negative way; distort: "the experiences had colored her whole existence" Similar influenceaffectslanttaintpervertwarptwistskewdistortbiasprejudicepoison
   • ▪ misrepresent by distortion or exaggeration: "witnesses might color evidence to make a story saleable" Similar exaggerateoverstateoverdrawoverdoembroiderembellishdramatizeenhancevarnishfalsifygive a false account ofmisrepresentmisreportdisguisefudgegarbledistortmanipulatetake/quote out of contextbendput a spin onmassagestrain

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French colour (noun), colourer (verb), from Latin color (noun), colorare (verb).

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • L

     1

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › colorColor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › color

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word color, from a phenomenon of light to a character or quality. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for color.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › colorCOLOR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › color

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word color, from the quality of light reflected by an object to the symbol of a group or organization. Find synonyms, derived forms, word history, and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOLOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of color as a noun, adjective, and verb in English, with synonyms, idioms, and related words. See how color can describe appearance, interest, race, symbol, and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOLOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of color as a noun, verb, and adjective in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Compare color with colour, the British spelling, and see how color is used in different contexts.

6. Top Stories

   • News about neuroscientist, dog breeds, color perception
     • 

       

       NY Post via Yahoo News

       Is this blue or green to you? Viral test created by a neuroscientist reveals your color perception

       1 day ago

     • 

       

       PureWow via Yahoo News

       16 Dog Breeds with Blue Eyes

       42 minutes ago

     • Real Simple

       Do You See Green or Blue? Take This Test to See How Your Color Perception Matches Up

       2 days ago

   • News about Colorado, fall foliage, Michigan
     • 

       

       LiveNow Fox via Yahoo News

       Leaf color tracker: Here’s when fall foliage will peak across US in 2024

       7 hours ago

     • 

       

       KDVR Denver via Yahoo News

       4 Colorado cities among best places for fall colors: Travel + Leisure

       1 day ago

     • 

       The Coloradoan via Yahoo News

       'Mr. Aspen' gives his Colorado peak fall color prediction and here are top aspen drives

       3 days ago

     • 

       Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News

       Here's when Michigan's fall colors are predicted to peak

       1 day ago

     • 

       AOL

       Shop flattering fall fashions at Walmart — all under $40, they look way more expensive than they are

       1 hour ago

   • Also in the news
     • 

       

       The Pioneer Woman via Yahoo News

       Trend Alert: These Nail Colors Are in This Fall, According to the Pros

       3 hours ago

     • 

       

       Country Living via AOL

       15 Charming Color Ideas for Painting Hardwood Floors

       5 hours ago

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ColorColor - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Color

   • Cached

   Color is the visual perception based on the electromagnetic spectrum, related to an object's light absorption, reflection, emission, and interference. Learn about the physical and psychological aspects of color, the color models, the color theory, and the cultural and historical variations of color names.

8. Videos

   • 

     23:14

     youtube.com

     Understanding Color

     Feb 27, 2014

     5.8M Views

   • 

     3:56

     youtube.com

     Did you know the meaning of colors? | thinking how | color meanings

     Oct 21, 2019

     74.2K Views

   • 

     99designs.com

     Color Meanings and the Art of Using Color Symbolism

     Feb 12, 2018

   View all

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › colorColor - definition of color by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › color

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the word color, as well as its synonyms, antonyms, and related terms. Explore the different aspects, characteristics, and effects of color in various contexts, such as art, science, and language.

10. www.britannica.com › science › colorColor | Definition, Perception, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    www.britannica.com › science › color

    • Cached

    Sep 10, 2024 · Color is the aspect of any object that may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation. Learn how color is associated with electromagnetic radiation, vision, and the human brain, and how it can be classified and mixed.