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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colon

/kɒlən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does colon mean?

noun, verb

A punctuation mark (:), used to separate hours and minutes in time, to indicate a ratio or proportion, or to introduce a quotation or explanation. A large intestine or large bowel, especially in the human body.

Example

"The clock struck three o'clock. The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 3:2."

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