powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

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Her powder blue shoes and clutch purse complemented the colors in the gown. Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Madison has opted for powder blue tweeds, Chanel suiting, and dreamier color palettes for red carpet gowns by way of Miu Miu and Prada—always, with a youthful twist like a fun shoe or accessory. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 The satin powder blue gown featured a backless silhouette and feather accents. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 The Scout jacket is crafted with a powder blue selvedge denim. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powder blue

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powder blue was in 1896

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“Powder blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20blue. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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