palette

noun

pal·​ette ˈpa-lət 

1

: a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on

2

a

: the set of colors put on the palette

b(1)

: a particular range, quality, or use of color

The designer's palette consisted mostly of earth tones.

(2)

: a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements

a rich palette of tones and timbres

a palette of flavors

a palette of vegetables

Examples of palette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Don Arnold For the Sydney stop, Grande chose a bespoke two-piece in her Glinda pink and white color palette from the Lower East Side’s beloved Bode. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Huang notes that alongside her darker color palette, Sofia embraces new textures and silhouettes, using bulky furs to take up more space. —Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024

With her large afro and colorful palette, her style is uniquely her own. —Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2024

An eclectic color palette of dark and edgy colors, brash and bright bold pop colors and girly lilacs live here and are meant to be worn together. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, diminutive of pale spade, from Latin pala; probably akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing palette

• palette knife

Kids Definition

palette

noun

pal·​ette ˈpal-ət 

1

: a thin usually oval board or tablet with a hole for the thumb at one end used by a painter to lay and mix pigments on

2

: the colors put on the palette