colin

¹

[ kol-in ]

noun

1. any of several American quails, especially the bobwhite.

Colin

²

[ kol-in, koh-lin; French kaw-lan; German koh-lin, -leen ]

noun

1. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of colin¹

1620–30; < Mexican Spanish colín, perhaps < Nahuatl zōlin, through misreading of the older spelling çolin

Example Sentences

Former Bee Gees drummers Colin “Smiley” Petersen and Dennis Bryon, who played with the quintessential disco group in the 1960s and 1970s, respectively, have died within days of each other.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the post said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the UK, for example, the recent growth in EV sales is partly thanks to obligatory government targets, explained Colin Walker, head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.

From BBC

Since presenting their first collection in 2019, their fashion shows have become a must-see, where models like Colin Jones bring the downtown-meets-uptown attitude of the brand to life in redesigned dresses of denim and polka dot chiffon.

From Los Angeles Times

"Saturday Night Live" had plenty to say about Donald Trump's Cabinet picks this week, but they saved their most cutting material for "Weekend Update," where anchor Colin Jost unloaded on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.

From Salon