colors
word · lemma: color
/ˈkəɫɝz/
KUH-lurz
/kˈʌləz/
KUH-luhz
Definition
Colors are the different appearances things have, such as red, blue, or green, based on the light they reflect or produce. The word can also mean the shades used in art, design, clothing, and everyday objects.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun here: 'bright colors', 'dark colors', 'favorite colors'. In American English, the singular is 'color'; British English usually spells it 'colour/colours'. Common collocations include 'primary colors', 'warm colors', and 'neutral colors'.
Spanish: coloresPortuguese (BR): coresPortuguese (PT): coresChinese (Simplified): 颜色Chinese (Traditional): 顏色Hindi: रंगArabic: ألوانBengali: রংRussian: цветаJapanese: 色 - 色彩Vietnamese: màu sắcKorean: 색 - 색깔Turkish: renklerUrdu: رنگIndonesian: warna
Example Sentences
I like bright colors in my room.
basic
The rainbow has many colors.
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She paints flowers in soft colors.
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These colors look great together.
natural
I usually wear neutral colors to work.
natural
The app lets you change the background colors.
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