coloring
Translation
colouring, complexion, pigmentation, food colouring
Examples
The child enjoys coloring in her book.
The child enjoys colouring in her book.
This juice has no artificial coloring.
This juice has no artificial colouring.
She has a healthy, rosy coloring.
She has a healthy, rosy colouring.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) the activity of applying colour to (sth.) The child enjoys colouring in her book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shading, tinting, pigmentation, complexion
Etymology
From the verb 'color' + the suffix '-ing', which forms a noun indicating an action or result.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'coloring book' to remember the meaning related to the activity of applying color.