Tricolor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈtrī-ˌkə-lər/ tri·col·or

Meaning & Definition of Tricolor

Tricolor (adjective)

  1. having, using, or marked with three colors
  2. having a coat of black, tan, and white
  3. of, relating to, or characteristic of a tricolor or a nation whose flag is a tricolor; especially, french

Tricolor (noun)

  1. a flag of three colors arranged in equal horizontal or vertical bands
  2. a tricolor animal; especially, a tricolor dog

Tricolor (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in two-tone, two-toned

    similar: bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, two-tone, two-toned, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, iridescent, opalescent, chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
    opposite: colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid, achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Tricolor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in white flag, black flag

    similar: black flag, Jolly Roger, union jack, white flag, bunting, gonfalon, burgee, semaphore, signaler, waft, banderole, banner, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant (chiefly British), pennant, pennon, standard, streamer, badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tricolor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tricolor:

Chiefly British: pendant
bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, two-tone, two-toned, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, iridescent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tricolor

Words with the opposite meaning of Tricolor:

colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid, achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Origin & Etymology of Tricolor

French tricolore three-colored, from Late Latin tricolor, from Latin tri- + color color

First known use: 1795

Frequently Asked Questions about Tricolor

What does "Tricolor" mean?

"Tricolor" means having, using, or marked with three colors. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having, using, or marked with three colors. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tricolor"?

Other words for "Tricolor" include bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, two-tone, two-toned, banded and barred. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tricolor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tricolor"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tricolor". Common alternatives include bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, two-tone, two-toned, banded, barred, brindled and streaked.

What is the opposite of "Tricolor"?

Antonyms of "Tricolor" include colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid, achromatic and bleached.

Is "Tricolor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tricolor" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tricolor"?

"Tricolor" is pronounced /ˈtrī-ˌkə-lər/ and divided into syllables as tri·col·or.

What is the origin of the word "Tricolor"?

"Tricolor" comes from French tricolore three-colored, from Late Latin tricolor, from Latin tri- + color color. First known use: 1795.

What is another word for "Tricolor" meaning "as in two-tone, two-toned"?

When "Tricolor" (adjective) means as in two-tone, two-toned, synonyms include bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, two-tone and two-toned. Opposites in this sense include colorless, monochromatic, monochromic and monotone.