colony
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In December, plans were announced for a breeding colony of white storks to be introduced to Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham in London for the first time in 600 years.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
In laboratory testing, the treatment killed about 95 percent of a colony without the mammal toxicity concerns linked to many traditional termite control methods.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Presiding over the competition is the emperor of theatrical fabulosity, André De Shields, in the role of Old Deuteronomy, leader of the Jellicle colony.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The former French colony borders the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which provides access to the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aden, through which passes a large portion of trade between Asia and the West.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Although colony losses occurred steadily through 2020, there were several years in which beekeepers reported sustainable colonies and it looked as though bees might have escaped danger.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing colony
American History I
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Ancient Greece - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Mayflower Compact (1620)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
