colin

¹ American  

[kol-in] / ˈkɒl ɪn /

noun

1. any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.

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Colin ² American  

[kol-in, koh-lin, kaw-lan, koh-lin, -leen] / ˈkɒl ɪn, ˈkoʊ lɪn, kɔˈlɛ̃, ˈkoʊ lɪn, -lin /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Etymology

Origin of colin

1620–30; < Mexican Spanish colín, perhaps < Nahuatl zōlin, through misreading of the older spelling çolin

Example Sentences

"We believe Amazon's reallocation of resources towards the Whole Foods and fast delivery experience likely benefits the logistics flywheel," Baird Equity senior research analyst Colin Sebastian said in a note to investors, reasoning that the grocery business is a large growth opportunity for the company.

From Barron's

Evernote, the task-management app, was bought in 2022 only to shed more than half its staff and move operations from California to Europe, as private equity consultant Colin Keeley has recounted.

From Slate

Colin Sebastian, a senior research analyst with Baird, said Amazon’s entrance into big-box retail makes more sense than its previous attempts at bricks-and-mortar, given that its online store already functions as a mass-market retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Møller represented Denmark during negotiations with Secretary of Defense Colin Powell that led to the most recent amendment, in 2004, of the U.S.-Denmark Defense Treaty of 1951 concerning Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colin Finlayson, investment manager at Aegon Asset Management, said foreign bond markets are at risk.

From MarketWatch