Colima

[ kaw-lee-mah ]

noun

1. a state in southwestern Mexico, on the Pacific Coast. 2,010 square miles (5,205 square kilometers).
2. a city in and the capital of this state, in the eastern part.
3. a volcano northwest of this city, in Jalisco state. 12,631 feet (3,850 meters).

Colima

/ koˈlima /

noun

1. a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific coast: mainly a coastal plain, rising to the foothills of the Sierra Madre, with important mineral resources. Capital: Colima. Pop: 238 000 (2005 est). Area: 5455 sq km (2106 sq miles)
2. a city in SW Mexico, capital of Colima state, on the Colima River. Pop: 106 967 (1990)
3. Nevado de Colima
   a volcano in SW Mexico, in Jalisco state. Height: 4339 m (14 235 ft)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Colima¹

First recorded in 1865–70, referring to the volcano; from Mexican Spanish, probably from Nahuatl coliman, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

The same day, in the northwestern state of Colima, a mayoral candidate of the Citizen Movement party in Armeria was shot by gunmen while in his vehicle.

From Seattle Times

Food industry workers who’ve done business with the Colima, Mexico, native said that they found him via social media, where his posts depict a professional at the helm of a prosperous company.

From Los Angeles Times

More than two decades ago, she and her husband immigrated from Jalisco and Colima, respectively, taking jobs in landscaping and property management.

From Los Angeles Times

Caught in the middle of the hurricane was David Hall, 34, who traveled to Acapulco on Tuesday from Colima, a city about 300 miles away.

From New York Times

Among the travelers affected was David Hall, 34, who had arrived on Tuesday from Colima, a city about 300 miles northwest of Acapulco.

From New York Times