collins
word
/ˈkɑɫɪnz/
KAH-linz
/kˈɒlɪnz/
KO-linz
Definition
Collins is usually a family name or surname. It can also appear in names of people, brands, dictionaries, or places.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Collins'. It is not a common countable noun in everyday English, and its meaning depends on context: a person ('Mr. Collins'), a reference work ('Collins Dictionary'), or part of a fixed name.
Spanish: Collins (apellido - nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Collins (sobrenome - nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Collins (apelido - nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 柯林斯（姓氏，专有名词）Chinese (Traditional): 柯林斯（姓氏，專有名詞）Hindi: कॉलिन्स (उपनाम, व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा)Arabic: كولينز (اسم عائلة - اسم علم)Bengali: CollinsRussian: КоллинзJapanese: コリンズVietnamese: CollinsKorean: 콜린스Turkish: CollinsUrdu: کولنزIndonesian: Collins
Example Sentences
Mr. Collins is our new teacher.
basic
I bought a Collins dictionary yesterday.
basic
Sarah Collins lives next door.
basic
Did you mean Collins with two l's?
natural
I always check the Collins app when I'm unsure about a word.
natural
Oh, Collins called earlier, but I missed it.
natural