1
a
: the blue color of the clear sky
b
: the heraldic color blue
2
: the unclouded sky
3
archaic : lapis lazuli
azure adjective

Examples of azure in a Sentence

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The icy, crystalline waters take on brilliant hues of azure and aquamarine, reminiscent of the Caribbean or Hawaii. Chris Tharp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024 On this splendid beach, the ombre water shifts from a deep royal blue to dark azure to turquoise, and the palms always sway. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 July 2024 The sidewalk leading up to it is painted shades of rose, azure and forest green. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 24 May 2024 The water below is a dark azure, its depths unimaginable. Celeste Moure, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for azure 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English asur, from Anglo-French azeure, probably from Old Spanish, modification of Arabic lāzaward, from Persian lāzhuward

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of azure was in the 14th century

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“Azure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azure. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

azure

noun
: the blue color of the clear sky

Medical Definition

azure

noun
: any of several dyes used as biological stains

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