color blocking

American  

[kuhl-er blahk-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ˌblɑk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the use of blocks of color, typically vibrant colors, in the design of clothes and footwear.

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Other Word Forms

• color-block
  adjective
• color-blocked
  adjective

Example Sentences

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color blocking

Here are a few dos and don’ts of color blocking.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

It reminded me of the abstract color blocking of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

Sergio Garcia's final-round shirt is an excellent combination of color blocking and fine stripes that creates a winning look before he even swings the club.

From Golf Digest ● Jun. 12, 2018

Solange is known for prints, bright colors and color blocking, but she’s definitely evolved and is embracing these nudes and muted colors and this softness.

From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2016

“BCalla’s fall collection had the neon colors and such, but the sequins, the themes, the color blocking: that is obviously Discount Universe DNA.”

From The Guardian ● Sep. 1, 2015