watercolor
Translation
watercolour, watercolour painting
Examples
She paints with watercolor.
She paints with watercolour.
He bought a beautiful watercolor at the gallery.
He bought a beautiful watercolour at the gallery.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the medium of watercolour She paints with watercolour.
((countable)) a watercolour painting He bought a beautiful watercolour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aquarelle, water-based paint
Etymology
A compound word from 'water' and 'color', referring to paint that is mixed with water.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally: 'color' that you use with 'water'. Picture the transparent effect of this type of paint.