peacock blue

noun

: a moderate greenish blue

Examples of peacock blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Everything is layered and made of complex patterns, with William Morris prints and hand-marbled boxes in intense colors like peacock blue, goldenrod, raspberry sorbet. Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024 My cabin was bathed in peacock blues and jade greens, with vintage touches like brass lamps and fine marquetry. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2024 Grab them for up to 44 percent off in peacock blue or black. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024 Pick up a pair in one of the many neutrals available, or opt for a more exciting color like the stunning peacock blue. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacock blue 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacock blue was in 1881

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“Peacock blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20blue. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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