colours
Britishplural noun
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the flag that indicates nationality
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military the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the colours
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a pair of silk flags borne by a military unit, esp British, comprising the Queen's Colour showing the unit's crest, and the Regimental Colour showing the crest and battle honours
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true nature or character (esp in the phrase show one's colours )
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a distinguishing badge or flag, as of an academic institution
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sport a badge or other symbol denoting membership of a team, esp at a school or college
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informal a distinguishing embroidered patch denoting membership of a motorcycle gang
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to refuse to admit defeat
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to declare openly one's opinions or allegiances
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Example Sentences
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Andrews has been back in Coventry colours in pre-season and will be hoping to force his way into Frank Lampard's Premier League line-ups.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Their supporters might still be adjusting to the new name and colours but Surrey and MI are already planning for the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"It will make bold colours more intense, and last all night."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The recipe -- enhanced by artificial colours -- is jealously guarded.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Maybe my mother did see reality in all its shades and colours, and was simply using organized religion to cultivate qualities like patience, resiliency, fortitude, hope and optimism.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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