yellow

A1
Pronunciation
/jɛlə/
/ˈjɛl.əʊ/
/ˈjɛl.oʊ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

2 Definition

The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, the illumination of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.

3 Definition

One of the colour balls used in snooker, with a value of 2 points.

4 Definition

(pocket billiards) One of two groups of object balls, or a ball from that group, as used in the principally British version of pool that makes use of unnumbered balls (the (yellow(s) and red(s)); contrast stripes and solids in the originally American version with numbered balls).

5 Definition

A yellow card.

6 Definition

Any of various pierid butterflies of the subfamily Coliadinae, especially the yellow coloured species. Compare sulphur.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To become yellow or more yellow.

2 Definition

To make (something) yellow or more yellow.

Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having yellow as its colour.

2 Definition

Lacking courage.

3 Definition

Characterized by sensationalism, lurid content, and doubtful accuracy.

4 Definition

Far East Asian (relating to Asian people).

5 Definition

Of mixed Aboriginal and Caucasian ancestry.

6 Definition

High yellow.

7 Definition

Related to the Liberal Democrats.

Example Sentences
  • 2012 March 2, Andrew Grice, "Yellow rebels take on Clegg over NHS 'betrayal'", The Independent
8 Definition

Related to the Free Democratic Party of Germany.

Example Sentences
  • the black-yellow coalition