multicolor

[muhl-ti-kuhl-er]

adjective

1. of many colors; multicolored.

2. (of a printing press) capable of printing more than two colors simultaneously or in a single operation.

noun

1. an arrangement or design of many colors.

Word History and Origins

Origin of multicolor¹

First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from multicolored

Example Sentences

Handwoven baskets are adorned with fringe made from strips cut from multicolor T-shirts, and patchwork hoodies feature the brand’s signature triangle motif.

From Los Angeles Times

The account published an Instagram story that asked for more information about No. 44, and posted two purported versions of it: one with the multicolor swatch, one with the plain white swatch, Steven said.

From Los Angeles Times

The future of human-machine interfaces is on the cusp of a revolution with the unveiling of a groundbreaking technology -- a stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display that generates synchronized sound and light as input/output sources.

From Science Daily

The preppy styles — ones that jarred in Nigo’s last two shows — were more thought out, like one boy scout scarf in multicolor knit, although it still felt a tad obvious.

From Seattle Times

In the fall, Reflections expanded its wares to include porcelain plates in multicolor patterns.

From Seattle Times