Colon Definition
colon
noun
- the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
- the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
- the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
- a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal
- a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)
"Colon" in song lyrics
See how colon is used in real songs:
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"With my quotation quotables colon"
Deepspace 5 — Stick This in Your Ear -
"At the holy city of Mecca, great fan of Colon"
DJ Muggs vs. GZA f/ Raekwon, RZA — Destruction of a Guard (Pop, Pop, Pop) -
"them beats is swollen off of trees and colon"
Heltah Skeltah F/ Illa Noyz — Sean Price
Words that rhyme with colon
Usage tips for "colon"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "colon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for colon to find words that pair well.