colour
word
/ˈkəɫɝ/
KUH-lur
/kˈʌlɐ/
KUH-luh
Definition
A colour is the appearance something has, such as red, blue, or green, based on the light it reflects. It can also mean the use of these visual qualities in art, design, or description.
Usage & Nuances
British English uses 'colour'; American English uses 'color'. Common combinations include 'bright colour', 'dark colour', 'favourite colour', and 'in colour'. It can be countable ('a colour') or uncountable ('add more colour').
Spanish: colorPortuguese (BR): corPortuguese (PT): corChinese (Simplified): 颜色Chinese (Traditional): 顏色Hindi: रंगArabic: لونBengali: রং - বর্ণRussian: цветJapanese: 色Vietnamese: màuKorean: 색Turkish: renkUrdu: رنگIndonesian: warna
Example Sentences
My favourite colour is blue.
basic
This shirt comes in three colours.
basic
The picture is in colour, not black and white.
basic
I love the dress, but I'm not sure that colour suits me.
natural
The walls need some colour — everything looks too plain.
natural
The sunset changed colour every few minutes.
natural