watercolour
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A type of paint that is mixed with water, or a picture painted using this paint.
Usage notes
"Watercolour" is the British spelling, American English writes it as "watercolor."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She painted a soft _____ of the harbor at sunset."
Answer: watercolour
In your own words, what does "watercolour" mean?
A type of paint that is mixed with water, or a picture painted using this paint.
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