Watercolor Definition

watercolor
noun
  1. a painting produced with watercolors
  2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists
  3. water-soluble pigment
  4. the art or technique of painting with watercolors
verb
  1. paint with watercolors

"Watercolor" in song lyrics

See how watercolor is used in real songs:

  • "pen and ink over watercolor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sharoie and watercolor"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sharpie and watercolor"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "watercolor"

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