Home / Dictionary / Colorado

Colorado Very Common

Colorado has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

"The majestic snow-capped peaks of Colorado dominate the horizon, reminding visitors why it is known as the Centennial State in the heart of the Rocky Mountains."

2

a river in Texas; flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico

"The Colorado River begins in Texas and flows southeast until it empties into the Gulf of Mexico."

3

an important river in the southwestern United States; rises in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flows southwest through Utah into Arizona (where it flows through the Grand Canyon) and then southward through the southern tip of Nevada, then forming the border between California and Arizona and finally into Mexico where it empties into the Gulf of California; the main source of water in the southwestern United States

"The Colorado River serves as the primary lifeblood for millions of people living along its path from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California."

4

A cigar of medium color and strength.

"The master blender selected a rich colorado cigar to pair perfectly with his evening espresso."

In plain English: Colorado is an American state located on the western side of the United States known for its mountains and ski resorts.

"The colorado beetle is destroying our garden plants."

Proper Noun
1

A major river of western North America, running from the Rocky Mountains in the United States to the Gulf of California in Mexico.

"The Colorado River carved a deep canyon through the desert before emptying into the Gulf of California."

Example Sentences
"The colorado beetle is destroying our garden plants." noun
"The colorado beetle is known for destroying vegetable crops in many gardens." noun
"This state of colorado boasts some of the most stunning mountain scenery in America." noun
"A sudden change in weather patterns turned this region into a disaster zone across colorado." noun
Related Terms
breckenridge san miguel county las animas yuma teller county south park sublette vernon evergreen starkville ordway wiggins cigar grand canyon brazil montrose county center el paso county delta county ophir

Origin

From Spanish colorado ("red, ruddy, colored"), usually from the reddish appearance of some silt-laden rivers, or from Portuguese colorado in the case of Brazilian locations.

Rhyming Words
ado sado dado fado nado hado mado kado tado lado prado grado spado amado shado vlado morado dorado arcado dosado
Compare
Colorado vs