yellow — having the color of the sun or gold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the color of the sun or gold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjɛloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My friend got a yellow card for arguing with the teacher about homework.
- The yellow taxi looked like a giant banana on wheels.
- She painted her room yellow to make it feel more cheerful.
yellow
ADJECTIVE[/ˈjɛloʊ/]
having the color of the sun or gold
A young artist paints yellow sunflower petals in art class
A yellow-hatted fellow plays music so mellow
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Yellow derives from Old English 'geolu', which evolved from Proto-Germanic roots shared with other Germanic languages. Notably, it shares etymological origins with 'gold', reflecting the historical association of yellow with precious metals and valuable materials.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Proto-Germanic *gelwaz, related to the root meaning 'shining' or 'gleaming', cognate with 'gold' (Old English 'gold'), both ultimately stemming from the same Indo-European base expressing luminosity and value.
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📝Examples
“My friend got a yellow card for arguing with the teacher about homework.”
“The yellow taxi looked like a giant banana on wheels.”
“She painted her room yellow to make it feel more cheerful.”
“The yellow sunflowers in the field looked like they were smiling at the sun.”
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