English Explanatory Dictionary

Day-Glo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A luminous paint that glows in a variety of brilliant colours, most commonly red or orange; used especially for outdoor advertising.
adj
  1. Very bright and luminous in colour.
adj
  1. Alternative form of Day-Glo; luminescent; fluorescent; of colors, very bright.

Word forms

Day-Glo Dayglo more day-glo most day-glo

Etymology

Coined by the Day-Glo Color Corp., originally as a trademark, from day + glow.

Synonyms

blacklight ink blacklight-reactive ink luminous paint fluorescent paint

Related words

dayglo day-glo dayglow
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