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Definition coloring in American English

coloring noun

noun
/ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
1

the color of someone's hair and skin

Example

She has the same coloring as her brother.

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1.1

the colors of an object, animal, or plant

Example

a project on the protective coloring of butterflies

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2

a substance that you add to change the color of something, especially food

Example

food coloring

Example

the use of additives and colorings in cheese

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3

the activity of adding color to a picture using pencils, pens, etc.

Example

a coloring book

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Definition coloring in American English