- a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts or an artificial imitation, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
- a plural of colon1.
- a plural of colon2.
- an automatic increase in wages, Social Security, pensions, etc., to cover the rising cost of living due to inflation.
- either of two tropical sterculiaceous trees, Cola nitida or C. acuminata, widely cultivated in tropical regions for their seeds
- a sweet carbonated drink flavoured with cola nuts
- a plural of colon 1 (def. 3), colon 2
- cost of living adjustment: an increase in benefit payments according to the rate of inflation
- cost of living allowance: extra money paid to workers in areas where the cost of living is more expensive
