coloring

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: colorings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That colors something.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That conveys or imparts color.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An act or process which applies color.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Any substance used to give color.

Noun

Examples

Our cookies contain no artificial flavorings or colorings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coloring” mean?

That colors something.

Is “coloring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.