colours

British  

/ ˈkʌləz /

plural noun

1. 1. the flag that indicates nationality

   2. military the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the colours

2. 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

3. true nature or character (esp in the phrase show one's colours )

4. a distinguishing badge or flag, as of an academic institution

5. sport a badge or other symbol denoting membership of a team, esp at a school or college

6. informal a distinguishing embroidered patch denoting membership of a motorcycle gang

7. 1. to refuse to admit defeat

   2. to declare openly one's opinions or allegiances

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Example Sentences

Ahead of the visit, the Knesset was lit in the colours of the Indian flag.

From BBC

If schools want to use branded items or uniforms in "unusual colours", they must clearly explain why to parents.

From BBC

"The buttons are coloured to be the same colours as the Olympic rings - green, red, yellow, blue and black. It's very much my style."

From Barron's

They are barred from wearing national colours or displaying their nation's flag, and do not appear on the official medal table.

From BBC

As well as drawing inspiration from series such as "The Hunger Games" or "Squid Game", it is rendered in bright and cold colours that give it a feel of the hit shooter video game "Fortnite".

From Barron's