color

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun American English

n. the natural appearance of a person's skin, often related to their race.

n. human skin pigmentation, especially when considered as an indicator of race or ethnic origin.

“The law protects all people regardless of their race or color.”

“The civil rights movement fought against systemic discrimination based on skin color and ethnic background.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English

n. interesting or exciting details that make a story or description better.

n. vividness or richness of detail that makes a description or narrative more interesting.

“The reporter added some local color to the story by interviewing people at the market.”

“The author used regional dialect to provide local color, grounding the fictional narrative in a specific cultural setting.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Military American English

n. the flag of a country or a military group.

n. the flag, ensign, or standard of a nation, military unit, or organization.

“The soldiers stood at attention as the colors were raised at dawn.”

“The regiment proudly displayed its colors during the parade to celebrate the anniversary of the victory.”

A2 · Elementary American English

v. to put color on something using pens, pencils, or paint.

v. to apply pigment or dye to a surface; often used intransitively regarding children's activities with crayons.

“The children spent the afternoon coloring in their books with bright crayons.”

“She carefully colored the architectural diagrams to distinguish between the different materials used in the construction.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English

v. to change how someone thinks about something, often in a negative way.

v. to influence or distort a person's opinion, judgment, or description of an event.

“Don't let your past bad experiences color your opinion of the new neighbors.”

“The witness's testimony was colored by her personal dislike for the defendant, making her account less reliable.”

A2 · Elementary American English

adj. showing colors rather than just black, white, and gray.

adj. producing or conveying images in color rather than monochrome.

“My grandparents remember when the first color televisions were sold in stores.”

“The archive contains rare color footage of the city before the war, providing a unique perspective on the era.”