Colon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The professor wrote a list of items on the board, preceded by a colon to introduce the examples.
• In the business letter, the salutation was followed by a colon, which was then followed by the body of the letter.
• The instructions were clear: after the title, insert a colon and then list the ingredients.
• The teacher asked the students to use a colon to separate the title from the subtitle in their essays.
• The editor carefully placed a colon after the word "namely" to introduce the list of specific examples.

Hypernyms

• Punctuation Mark

Meaning ²

The basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

• You can exchange US dollars for colons at the airport in San José.
• Costa Rica's inflation rate is typically reported based on the value of the colón.
• Some tourist vendors will quote prices in US dollars instead of colons to confuse visitors.
• Locals often abandon the use of physical cash and use credit or debit cards that operate with colón-based accounts.
• Travelers to Costa Rica can purchase colons or withdraw them from ATMs with their credit cards.

Synonyms

• Costa Rican Colon

Meaning ³

A port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

• Aspinwall

Meaning ⁴

The part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The colon is a vital part of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from the waste material.
• A healthy colon is essential for maintaining regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.
• The doctor performed a colonoscopy to examine the inside of the patient's colon for any signs of cancer or polyps.
• A diet high in fiber can help to keep the colon functioning properly and reduce the risk of colon disease.
• The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.

Hyponyms

• Sigmoid Flexure

Related Words

• Colonic (adjective)

Meaning ⁵

The basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

• The exchange rate was 8.75 colons to the US dollar when I visited El Salvador last year.
• She exchanged her dollars for colons at the airport before heading to her hotel.
• The cost of the meal was 500 colons, which was a bit pricey for a local restaurant.
• He withdrew 10,000 colons from the ATM to pay for his accommodations.
• The souvenir shop accepted both colons and US dollars, making it convenient for tourists.

Synonyms

• El Salvadoran Colon