noun
Uncommon
Colleen
kuh-LEEN
Colleen (noun) means informal term for a girl or young woman, especially of Irish background. Example: “The song describes a colleen waiting by the shore.”
noun
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Informal term for a girl or young woman, especially of Irish background.
"The song describes a colleen waiting by the shore."
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- colleens
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Etymology
From Irish cailín, meaning "girl" — the word itself, though widely used as a given name, isn't traditionally used as a first name in Ireland.
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What does “Colleen” mean?
The word “Colleen” means informal term for a girl or young woman, especially of Irish background.
How do you pronounce “Colleen”?
“Colleen” is pronounced kuh-LEEN (/kəˈlin/ in IPA).
How do you use “Colleen” in a sentence?
Here is “Colleen” used in a sentence: “The song describes a colleen waiting by the shore.”
What part of speech is “Colleen”?
“Colleen” is a noun.
Where does the word “Colleen” come from?
The word “Colleen” comes from Irish. From Irish cailín, meaning "girl" — the word itself, though widely used as a given name, isn't traditionally used as a first name in Ireland.
Is “Colleen” a common word?
“Colleen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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