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
Handwoven baskets are adorned with fringe made from strips cut from multicolor T-shirts, and patchwork hoodies feature the brand’s signature triangle motif.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2024
The future of human-machine interfaces is on the cusp of a revolution with the unveiling of a groundbreaking technology -- a stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display that generates synchronized sound and light as input/output sources.
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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