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Palette (Noun)

One of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The medieval knight's suit of armor included a pair of palettes to protect his armpits from sword blows.
The armor maker carefully shaped the metal palettes to fit snugly under the armholes of the breastplate.
A well-designed palette was essential for a knight's mobility and protection on the battlefield.
The suit of armor was incomplete without its palettes, which were often decorated with the knight's coat of arms.
Historical reenactors carefully crafted their own palettes to ensure accuracy in their medieval armor replicas.

The range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The bold and vibrant palette of Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' has captivated art lovers for centuries.
The palette of the Renaissance period is often characterized by warm earth tones and rich golds.
The Fauvist movement, led by artists like Matisse, was marked by a bold and experimental palette.
The soft, dreamy palette of the Impressionist painters, such as Monet, continues to influence contemporary art.
The muted palette of the Ashcan School artists, including Edward Hopper, reflects the grittiness of urban life in early 20th-century America.

Board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The artist's palette was a jumbled mess of vibrant colors, a testament to the frenzied creativity of the past few hours.
She sat at her easel, dipping her brush into the array of hues on her palette as she worked to capture the perfect sunset.
The painter's palette was a carefully curated selection of earthy tones, reflecting the natural beauty of the landscape she sought to depict.
As a beginner, she found it overwhelming to choose from the vast palette of colors available at the art supply store.
The artist's palette was a beautiful work of art in itself, a delicate arrangement of colors that seemed to dance across the wooden board.