yellow
/ˈjɛl.əʊ/
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Definition

adjective

A bright colour like the sun or a lemon. Yellow is between green and orange on the colour spectrum.

Grammar Notes

Adjective. Used before nouns: 'a yellow banana', or after verbs: 'the sun is yellow'. Common collocations: yellow card (football warning), yellow pages (business directory).

Cultural Notes

Yellow is associated with sunshine, happiness, and energy. In football, a yellow card is a warning to a player. 'Yellow journalism' refers to sensational or dishonest reporting. Taxis in New York City are famously yellow.

Example Sentences

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"The banana is yellow."

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"She painted the wall yellow."

Practice Quiz

1. What colour is a ripe banana?
2. The sun is ___.

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