watercolour

/ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/

UK: /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/

WƆ · tɜkʌ · lɜ (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A water-soluble pigment or paint.

Etymology

From water + colour.

Example Sentences

"Jim's aunt uses only watercolours to paint her pictures."
"Jim's aunt paints beautiful watercolours."
"I'm not a big fan of watercolour; I much prefer oil painting."