noun
- a punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation
- the main part of the large intestine
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- Use a colon before listing the ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
- The teacher said the following: ‘Study hard for the test.’
- Please bring these items: a notebook, pen, and calculator.
- The colon absorbs water from digested food.
- Colon cancer is a serious health concern.
- The doctor examined her colon during the procedure.