tricolor
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtraɪkələr/
KK: /ˈtraɪˌkʌlər/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has three different colors.
Example
The flag of France is a tricolor with blue, white, and red stripes.
Conversation
I just got a new phone case that’s tricolor and looks amazing!
That sounds cool! What colors does it have?
It has blue, green, and white — such a nice combination!
I love tricolor designs; they always stand out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
threefold
triadic
triple
Antonyms
monochrome
bichrome
single
noun
Definition
A flag that has three different colors, often arranged in stripes or bands.
Example
The national flag of France is a tricolor with blue, white, and red stripes.
Conversation
Did you see that tricolor flag at the festival yesterday?
Yeah, it was beautiful! The colors really stood out.
I love how a tricolor design can be so striking and simple at the same time.
Root Explanation
Tricolor is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or shade). The word describes something that has three colors.
Memory Tip
Think of 'three' ('tri-') colors combined together — that's what tricolor means.
Visually Confused Words
cuticolor
tritolo
tragicolored
recolor
bicolor