coloring book

noun

: a book of line drawings for coloring (as with crayons)

Examples of coloring book in a Sentence

I bought my son a new coloring book.
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What to look for in quality coloring books for kids Page size Most coloring book pages are the standard 8.5 x 11 inches. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 Miranda and Cameron created a coloring book together — one of several in the works — with 100% of proceeds going directly to the nonprofit. Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 June 2025 Someone gave Hoffman’s young daughter a coloring book. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 Related Articles His day starts with a late breakfast of Cocoa Puffs, several loops around the cul-de-sac in his golf cart, scribbling in an adult coloring book, playing guitar, and eating a Nutella sandwich for lunch. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coloring book

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coloring book was in 1849

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“Coloring book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloring%20book. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

coloring book

noun
: a book of line drawings for coloring (as with crayons)
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