neon

BrE /ˈniːɒn/ AmE /ˈniːɑːn/

noun / adjective en → es

1 GAS B2

a chemical element that glows brightly when electricity passes through it, used in signs and advertising displays

neón (gas)

  • neon gas

Collocations neon sign · neon lights

  • The shop has a bright neon sign.

    La tienda tiene un letrero brillante de neón.

2 COLOR B1

a very bright, vivid pinkish-orange color that is similar to the light given off by neon gas

neón (color)

  • neon color

Collocations neon pink · neon orange

  • She wore a neon pink dress.

    Ella llevaba un vestido de color neón rosa.