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Word: Colour Supplement

Part of Speech: Noun (British English)

Definition: A "colour supplement" is a special magazine that is printed in color and is included with a newspaper, usually given out on weekends. These supplements often contain articles about lifestyle, fashion, travel, food, and other interesting topics.

Usage Instructions

• You would typically find a colour supplement inside a weekend newspaper.
• It is meant for leisure reading and can include various features such as interviews, photo essays, and reviews.

Example

• "I always look forward to the colour supplement on Sundays because it has great recipes and travel tips."

Advanced Usage

• While "colour supplement" is primarily used in British English, in American English, it might simply be referred to as a "magazine" or "insert" that comes with a newspaper.

Word Variants

• In British English, "colour" is spelled with a "u," while in American English, it is spelled "color."
• The term "supplement" can also be used in other contexts, such as "dietary supplement," which refers to a product taken to add nutrients to one’s diet.

Different Meanings

• "Supplement" on its own can refer to anything that adds to or enhances something else, such as a book supplement that provides additional information.

Synonyms

• Magazine
• Insert
• Feature

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "colour supplement," you might hear phrases like:
  • "Read between the lines" (to understand the deeper meaning in articles).
  • "Catch up on" (to read something you missed, like a colour supplement from a previous weekend).

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Noun

1. (British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends)