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A map shows the Colorado River flowing through the Grand Canyon.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A state in the western central United States: Colorado is a U.S. state located in the Rocky Mountain region, known for its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, and high plains.
    • An important river in the southwestern United States: The Colorado River is a major river that flows through multiple southwestern states, carving out notable features like the Grand Canyon, and is a crucial water source for the region.
    • A river in Texas: A separate river named the Colorado flows through the state of Texas, running southeast into the Gulf of Mexico.
Examples of Usage

  • Proper noun (State):

    • We went skiing in Colorado last winter.
    • Denver is the capital of Colorado.

  • Proper noun (Southwestern U.S. River):

    • The Colorado River provides water for millions of people.
    • Rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River is an unforgettable experience.

  • Proper noun (Texas River):

    • The Texas Colorado River flows through the city of Austin.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Colorado Plateau": A large geologic formation in the southwestern United States, drained largely by the Colorado River.

    • The Colorado Plateau is famous for its stunning rock formations and national parks.

  • "Colorado blue spruce": A species of spruce tree native to the Rocky Mountains, often used as an ornamental tree.

    • The Colorado blue spruce is prized for its silvery-blue needles.
Variants and Related Words

  • Coloradan (noun): A person who is from or lives in the state of Colorado.

    • As a lifelong Coloradan, she loves the mountains.

  • Coloradoan: An alternative term for a resident of Colorado.

Synonyms
  • Centennial State: The official nickname for the state of Colorado, adopted upon its statehood in 1876, the centennial of the United States.
  • Rocky Mountain State: A common nickname referencing Colorado's location in the Rocky Mountains.
Related Phrases
  • "Make the Colorado switch": An informal, regionally understood phrase referring to changing plans or directions, akin to the river's changing course. (Note: This is a very niche, contextual usage).
    • The meeting location changed, so we had to make the Colorado switch and head downtown instead.
Related Idioms
  • "Pikes Peak or bust": A historical idiom referencing the 1859 Gold Rush to the Pikes Peak country in Colorado, meaning a determined commitment to reach a goal.
    • Their startup motto was "Pikes Peak or bust," showing their total dedication to success.
colorado

A map shows the Colorado River flowing through the Grand Canyon.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. a river in Texas; flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico
  3. a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

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