Definition

1. Noun:
   • A magazine that is printed in colour and distributed as a supplementary section of a newspaper, typically on weekends.

Usage

• The term "colour supplement" is primarily used in British English to refer to a specific type of magazine insert.
• It functions as a singular, countable noun.
• It is typically used to describe a regular, high-quality publication that is physically part of a weekend newspaper.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I always enjoy reading the colour supplement with my Sunday paper.
  • The newspaper's colour supplement featured an in-depth interview with the author.
  • She found the recipe in last weekend's colour supplement.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the content or style typical of such publications.
  • His writing has a certain colour supplement feel to it—glossy and accessible.

Variants and Related Words

• Magazine supplement: A more general term that does not specify colour printing.
• Weekend magazine: A common alternative name for a colour supplement.
• Sunday supplement: Specifically denotes a supplement included with a Sunday newspaper.

Synonyms

• Glossy magazine supplement: Emphasizes the high-quality, shiny paper often used.
• Newspaper insert: A broader term for any item placed inside a newspaper.

Notes on Meaning

• The defining characteristic is its inclusion as a part of a newspaper, distinguishing it from standalone magazines.
• Historically and culturally, colour supplements are associated with lifestyle, culture, and feature journalism, often containing longer articles, photography, and advertisements.

Noun

1. (British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends)