Definition

A person who sells or works with colors, especially in the context of painting or dyeing.

Example

The colorman helped the artist choose the perfect shades for the mural.

Conversation

I met a really interesting colorman at the art fair yesterday.

Oh really? What did he do?

He specializes in mixing unique colors for paintings.

That sounds awesome! I'd love to see his work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'colorman' is formed from 'color' (from Latin 'color', meaning hue or appearance) and '-man' (meaning a person). Thus, 'colorman' refers to a person associated with color, typically in the context of painting or dyeing.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'color' as a hue or appearance, and '-man' simply means a person. So, a colorman is someone who works with colors.

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