Shapes and colors are some of the first things that children learn to recognize and identify. A shape is the form of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface, as opposed to other properties such as color, texture, or material composition. Color or colour is the characteristic of human visual perception described through color categories, with names such as red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or purple. In this lesson, we will learn and review common shapes and colors vocabulary.
Shapes Vocabulary
This is the list of shape vocabulary in English.
- Circle
- Square
- Triangle
- Rectangle
- Oval
- Diamond
- Cylinder
- Sphere
- Cube
- Cone
- Tetrahedron
- Parallelogram
- Rhombus
- Hexagon
- Octagon
- Star
- Cross
- Crescent
- Heart
- Arrow
- Spiral
- Wave
- Semi-circle
- Ellipse
- Torus
- Pyramid
- Prism
- Cube
- Cone
- Tetrahedron
- Dodecahedron
- Icosahedron
- Star polygon
- Convex shape
- Concave shape
Some simple shapes can be put into broad categories. For instance, polygons are classified according to their number of edges as:
Triangles
- Equilateral triangle
- Isosceles triangle
- Scalene triangle
- Right triangle
- Acute triangle
- Obtuse triangle
- Right isosceles triangle
- Right scalene triangle
- Obtuse isosceles triangle
- Acute scalene triangle
- Regular triangle
- Irregular triangle
- Concentric triangle
Quadrilaterals
- Square
- Rectangle
- Rhombus
- Parallelogram
- Trapezoid
- Kite
- Regular quadrilateral
- Irregular quadrilateral
- Concentric quadrilateral
- Diagonal of a quadrilateral
The most common three-dimensional shapes are:
- Polyhedra (which are shapes with flat faces)
- Ellipsoids (which are egg-shaped or sphere-shaped objects)
- Cylinders
- Cones
Colors Vocabulary
Names of the most common colors in English:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
- Pink
- Brown
- Black
- White
- Gray
- Silver
- Gold
- Cyan
- Magenta
- Maroon
- Navy
- Olive
- Teal
- Lavender
- Beige
- Turquoise
- Coral
- Indigo
- Violet
- Scarlet
- Khaki
- Peach
- Lilac
- Periwinkle
- Sage
- Burgundy
- Emerald
- Crimson
- Forest Green
- Sky Blue
- Lemon Yellow
- Sunset Orange
- Baby Blue
- Charcoal
- Eggplant
- Fuchsia
- Seafoam Green
- Mustard Yellow
- Plum Purple
- Rose Pink
- Tangerine
- Electric Blue
- Forest Brown
- Golden Yellow
- Moss Green
- Rusty Orange
- Steel Blue
- Wine Red
- Coal Black
- Cream
- Dusty Rose
- Electric Purple
- Hunter Green
- Lavender Gray
Conclusion
In conclusion, shapes and colors have a profound impact on our experiences and understanding of the world. From the symbolism and emotions they evoke, to their role in design and psychology, it’s evident that shapes and colors play a significant role in our lives. Understanding the power of shapes and colors can help us communicate more effectively and make informed decisions in our personal and professional lives. Whether it’s through art, design, or even our daily interactions, the study of shapes and colors is a fascinating and rewarding endeavor.