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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colours

Armed with a pair of maracas in the colours of the flag of the Bahamas, Charles joined a Junkanoo - a cultural event and carnival designed to celebrate island life.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

He has a mate collection with the drinkware giants Stanley, the brand's first multi-year deal with an athlete, and he gave his opinion on materials and colours.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Despite the relatively small pool of starters, this still feels like a window when Northern Ireland's depth was tested and passed with flying colours.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

"We have to show our true colours, that there is defiance and pride in us, desire, willingness, togetherness, these things cannot be lost overnight."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

It is like knowing about secondary colours as well as primary colours.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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