1. the process or art of adding color to something
2. the colors or appearance of something, especially natural coloring
3. a substance used to give color to something

Examples

• The children enjoyed colouring in their activity books.
• Her natural colouring was enhanced by the warm lighting.
• The bird’s bright colouring helps it attract mates.
• Add food colouring to make the cake batter pink.
• The artificial colouring made the drink look unnatural.
• His political views gave a distinct colouring to his reporting.
• The sunset’s colouring was spectacular tonight.