pas·tel 
/pæˈstɛl, Brit ˈpæstl̟/ noun
plural pas·tels /pæˈstɛl, Brit ˈpæstl̟/ noun 1 a : a type of chalk made from a powdery substance that is used for drawing and comes in many different colors [count] — usually plural ▪ She asked for a box of pastels for her birthday. ▪ The artist works mostly in pastels. [=the materials the artist uses are mostly pastels] [noncount] ▪ a drawing/portrait done in pastel = a pastel drawing/portrait
b : a drawing that is done using pastels
▪ She has a collection of pastels. 2 [count] : a pale or light color
▪ She prefers a pastel like light yellow. ▪ a pastel sweater ▪ The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue. — usually plural ▪ She wears a lot of pastels.
b : a drawing that is done using pastels
▪ She has a collection of pastels.
▪ She prefers a pastel like light yellow. ▪ a pastel sweater ▪ The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue. — usually plural ▪ She wears a lot of pastels.
