royal purple

noun

: a dark reddish purple

Examples of royal purple in a Sentence

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The vast Saudi welcome mat—actually an enormous royal purple carpet—is an indulgent coda to Trump's score of recent economic successes. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 In 2021, the Pattern founder paid homage to her mom in a couture royal purple Balenciaga creation designed with a sculpted necklace and belt. Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 May 2025 In the series of pictures shared to Instagram, the three stylish women look glam in royal purple ensembles fit for their personal styles. Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Sunny yellow, warm cinnamon, pastel pink, royal purple, rusty red—these are just a few of the available colors of chrysanthemums. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for royal purple

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal purple was in 1605

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“Royal purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20purple. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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