palette
/ˈpælɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: palettes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A set of colours available to be used (or mixed).
Noun
Examples
Use your mouse to select the colour you want to use from the circular colour palette.
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 “palette” mean?
A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
Is “palette” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.