colorado
n. countablen. a state in the western United States known for its high mountains and beautiful nature. It is also the name of a major river in the same region.
n. a state in the western United States, situated in the Rocky Mountains; also refers to a major river flowing through the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.
We are planning a hiking trip to Colorado this summer.
Many people move to Colorado to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and the world-class ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains.
The Colorado River is a vital water source for several western states, supporting both agricultural irrigation and the hydroelectric power needs of major metropolitan areas like Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
From Spanish colorado (“red, ruddy, colored”), usually from the reddish appearance of some silt-laden rivers, or from Portuguese colorado in the case of Brazilian locations.
Always capitalised as it is a proper name.