1. Plural of colouring; substances or methods used to add color to something.
Usage: British spelling; American English uses 'colorings'; Often used in food and art contexts
2. The natural color or pattern of an animal's skin, fur, or feathers.
Usage: Commonly used in biology and zoology
3. The act or process of applying color to something.
Usage: Often used in art and craft contexts

Examples

• The food manufacturer uses only natural colourings in their products.
• The bird's bright colourings help it attract mates during breeding season.
• Children enjoy colourings activities in art class.
• Artificial colourings are banned in some European countries.
• The butterfly's distinctive colourings provide camouflage in the forest.
• She experimented with different colourings for her watercolor painting.