noun A1 Beginner Common

colour

Also spelled color (US spelling)

Colour (noun) means british spelling of color: the visual quality that separates red from blue, green from yellow, and so on. Example: “She repainted the wall a soft grey colour.”

noun

British spelling of color: the visual quality that separates red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.

"She repainted the wall a soft grey colour."

verb

British spelling of color: to add color to something.

"He coloured the map to show each region."

How to Use Colour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "color."

UK vs US

British and Commonwealth spelling; American English drops the "u" to write "color."

Easily confused with

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Word Forms

coloured past tense, colours plural, colours singular

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She repainted the wall a soft grey _____.

Rhymes for colour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “colour” mean?

The word “colour” means british spelling of color: the visual quality that separates red from blue, green from yellow, and so on. In plain terms, the standard British/Commonwealth spelling of "color.".

How do you use “colour” in a sentence?

Here is “colour” used in a sentence: “She repainted the wall a soft grey colour.”

What part of speech is “colour”?

Depending on how it is used, “colour” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “colour” a common word?

“Colour” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

How many meanings does “colour” have?

“Colour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british spelling of color: the visual quality that separates red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.