1. the process or art of adding color to something
2. the colors or appearance of something
3. a book with pictures designed to be colored in

1. present participle of color; adding color to something

Examples

• The children enjoyed coloring in their activity books.
• The bird’s bright coloring made it easy to spot.
• She bought a new coloring book for her daughter.
• Food coloring was added to make the cake frosting blue.
• He is coloring the picture with crayons.
• The autumn coloring of the leaves was spectacular.
• Natural coloring agents are preferred in organic foods.