color in
phrasal verb
colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
Examples of color in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The clerk, however, was intent on selecting mat colors herself, while not showing me the many other colors in the book.
—
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Campbell-Schmitt notes the variety of textures and colors in each meal, as well as the fact that spicy meals are actually spicy—a rare occurrence in the meal kit world.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025
Almost every soldier of color in the archive remains unidentified, as are most of the thousands of Brits in the collection—including the majority of the Sixth.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Zillow surveyed thousands of homebuyers to identify the paint colors in the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom that can increase the selling prie by up to $2,500.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for color in
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Campbell-Schmitt notes the variety of textures and colors in each meal, as well as the fact that spicy meals are actually spicy—a rare occurrence in the meal kit world.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025
Almost every soldier of color in the archive remains unidentified, as are most of the thousands of Brits in the collection—including the majority of the Sixth.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Zillow surveyed thousands of homebuyers to identify the paint colors in the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom that can increase the selling prie by up to $2,500.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for color in
Cite this Entry
“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share