colony in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Colony: a group of organisms of the same species living together in a specific area, often for social or reproductive purposes.
Sample Sentences
- The scientists established a new colony of bees to study their behavior.
- The island was home to a thriving colony of seabirds nesting along the cliffs.
- Historians often debate the impact of the early American colonies on modern democracy.
- The ant colony worked tirelessly to gather food and expand their underground network.
- After years of exploration, the team finally discovered a colony of rare species in the remote jungle.