Meaning & use
watercolor
A paint that is mixed with water rather than oil, or a picture made using this paint.
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She painted a soft watercolor of the harbor at sunset.
The art class spent the afternoon experimenting with watercolor techniques.
A note on using this word
Watercolor paintings are known for their light, translucent layers, unlike the thicker texture of oil paints.
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