yellow
UK: ˈjel.əʊ | US: ˈjel.oʊ
adj. of the color between green and orange in the spectrum; colored like ripe lemons or egg yolks
n. the color yellow
v. (intransitive) to become yellow; (transitive) to make something yellow
The word "yellow" traces back to Old English geolu or geolwe, derived from Proto-Germanic gelwaz, meaning "bright" or "shining." The morpheme yel relates to brightness, while low is linked to light or flame, reflecting the vividness of the color. Over time, the word evolved through Middle English yelwe to its modern form, retaining its association with luminosity.
The sunflower fields were a vibrant yellow under the summer sun.
She wore a yellow dress to the party, standing out in the crowd.
The pages of the old book had yellowed with age.
He painted the wall a cheerful shade of yellow.
The traffic light turned yellow, signaling drivers to slow down.