Synonyms

multicolor

American

[muhl-ti-kuhl-er] / ˈmʌl tɪˌkʌl ər /

adjective

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

noun

an arrangement or design of many colors.

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

It’s just a quiet drive beneath a near mile of stately cedars bedecked with strings of multicolor lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

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

We have twin librarians, who wear matching multicolor knit caps.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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