multicolor
Americanadjective
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of many colors; multicolored.
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(of a printing press) capable of printing more than two colors simultaneously or in a single operation.
noun
Etymology
Origin of multicolor
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from multicolored
Example Sentences
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An office space features multicolor wallpaper and a large window.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Ahead, reflected in the windshield, is the multicolor head-up display, adjustable and configurable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
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 ● Mar. 14, 2024
As the demand for advanced human-machine interfaces continues to surge, the stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display offers a tantalizing glimpse into the limitless possibilities of tomorrow.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2023
I took out my multicolor pen to write him back.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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