Definition of yellow - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorsof the color between green and orange in the spectrum
- The yellow sunflower stood tall in the garden..
2.
behaviorUS cowardly or afraidUS
- He was too yellow to stand up for his friends..
3.
journalismDated related to sensationalist journalismDated
- The yellow press exaggerated the story.
Noun
1.
colorscolor of ripe lemons or sunflowers
- The room was painted a bright yellow..
2.
transportationTECH. the mid light in a set of three traffic lightsTECH.
- The yellow warned drivers to slow down.
3.
sportsTECH. penalty card shown by referees for cautionsTECH.
- The referee showed him a yellow for the foul.
4.
snookerTECH. UK one of the color balls used in snookerTECH. UK
- He potted the yellow to score points.
5.
entomologyTECH. pierid butterfly species with bright golden wingsTECH.
- We spotted a yellow in the garden.
Verb
1.
shadeintr. change color toward a pale warm hueintr.
- The leaves yellow in the fall..
2.
dyeingtr. Rare make something the color of ripe lemonstr. Rare
- She yellowed the fabric for the costume.
Images of yellow
color of ripe lemons or sunflowers 
the mid light in a set of three traffic lights 
penalty card shown by referees for cautions 
one of the color balls used in snooker 
pierid butterfly species with bright golden wings
Expressions with yellow
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change color to yellow
The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
ribbon that is yellow in color
She tied a yellow ribbon around the gift box.
person who is cowardly
The yellow belly refused to stand up for his friends..
sensationalistic, exaggerated, or unscrupulous reporting in newspapers or media
The tabloid was notorious for its yellow journalism and misleading headlines..
show support or remembrance for someone
They tied a yellow ribbon around the tree to support the troops.
flag that is yellow, used for caution or quarantine
The ship raised a yellow flag to indicate quarantine.
cowardly trait in a person's character
She has a yellow streak that stops her from taking risks.
path leading to a goal, often with challenges
She followed her yellow brick road to success.
journalist who uses shocking stories to get attention
The yellow journalist exaggerated the facts to sell more papers.
newspapers focusing on sensationalism over factual reporting
The yellow press often exaggerates celebrity scandals.
shirt that is yellow in color
She wore a yellow shirt to the picnic.
having a grey color with a yellow tint
The old photograph had a yellow-grey tint.
bright yellow color like a canary's feathers
The walls were painted in a vibrant canary yellow.
color between orange and yellow
The sunset had a beautiful orange yellow hue.
having a light yellow color, often mixed with white
The walls were painted a pale yellow.
deep orange-yellow color
The walls were painted in saffron yellow.
belt that is yellow in color
He wore a yellow belt to match his shoes.
taxi that is yellow in color
I hailed a yellow cab to get to the airport.
traffic signal indicating caution between green and red
The car slowed down at the yellow light.
painted line on roads indicating traffic rules
Drivers must not cross the solid yellow line.
variety of onion known for its strong flavor
Yellow onion adds a strong flavor to dishes.
discolored area on a surface that appears yellow
The old book's cover had a large yellow patch..
small area of yellow color on a surface
The painter left a yellow spot on the canvas..
high-visibility garment for safety
Construction workers must wear a yellow vest on site.
Origin of yellow
Old English, geolu (yellow)
Terms with yellow included in their meaning
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food
round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
fruits
elongated yellow fruit with sweet soft flesh
colors
of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
colors
color between blue and yellow in spectrum
fruit
yellow citrus fruit with sour taste
color
having the color between red and yellow
color
colour between red and yellow in the spectrum
color
dark shade between red and yellow
metals
yellow metal used in jewelry and currency
color
deep yellow color like the metal
material
made from or colored like the yellow precious metal
color
yellow color like a banana's skin
color
bright yellow shade used to describe vivid yellow hues
botany
plant with yellow flowers and pungent seeds
colors
of or relating to the color of greenish-yellow or greenish-brown
medical
sticky yellow substance found in ears
primary
one of the primary colors red blue or yellow
bird
small yellow songbird native to islands off northwest Africa
plants
plant producing small red to yellow tomatoes
condiment
mustard from Dijon, France with a pale yellow color and smooth texture
botany
plant with fragrant white or yellow flowers
clothing shade
having a muted yellow-brown, sometimes with a slight green cast
candy
yellow lemon-flavored candy shaped like a lemon
colors
having a dark green color with yellow tint
Examples of yellow in a sentence
The artist chose a yellow shade for the background. They called him yellow for running away. Her yellow behavior disappointed everyone. Yellow journalism often distorts facts. The article was criticized for its yellow tone. She wore a dress in a stunning yellow.
The artist mixed blue and yellow to get green. The yellow indicated caution at the intersection. Pedestrians waited as the yellow signaled a change. He received a yellow for unsportsmanlike behavior. A yellow was issued after the aggressive tackle. The yellow was the next target on the table. He missed the yellow, giving his opponent an advantage. A yellow fluttered past us near the river. Yellows are common in this region during summer. The bananas yellow as they ripen. Old photographs yellow over time. The artist decided to yellow the canvas for a warmer tone. He yellowed the paper to give it an antique look.
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- French:jaune, feu jaune, ...
- German:gelb, gelbe Farbe, ...
- Italian:giallo, colore giallo, ...
- Spanish:amarillo, color amarillo, ...
- Portuguese:amarelo, cartão amarelo, ...
- Chinese:黄色的, 黄色, ...
- Japanese:黄色い, 黄色, ...
- Arabic:أَصْفَر, ضَوْء أَصْفَر, ...
- Hebrew:צָהוֹב, כַּרְטִיס צָהוֹב, ...
- Russian:желтый, желтый цвет, ...
- Ukrainian:жовтий, жовтий колір, ...
- Hindi:पीला, पीला रंग, ...
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