noun
colours
noun
1
A flag representing a ship, nation, or team, often flown or worn as a symbol of identity.
"The ship raised its colours as it entered the harbor."
"Fans wore the team's colours to the final match."
How to Use Colours
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flag or set of team/national colors used as a symbol of identity or allegiance.
Common pairings
fly the colours
team colours
national colours
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The ship raised its _____ as it entered the harbor.