sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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There are four-poster beds, framed vintage artworks, and floral wallpapers and fabrics in shades of cherry red, sky blue, and soft yellow. Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024 The background of the nails was a creamy, sky blue—perhaps emulating the transparencies of a Martini glass—and on it floated small circles of olive green, the garnish. Teresa Romero Martínez, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024 The Likoni ferry departs from around the corner—stocky, sky blue, and laden with pedestrians, cars, buses, bikes, and tourists crossing the Kilindini Harbour into Kwale County and on to the sprawling resorts of Diani on the south coast. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024 The Vanderbilt University student made her entrance into high society on Saturday, November 30, donning a floor-length, sky blue Valentino gown with a striking black bow. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sky blue 

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sky blue was in 1681

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“Sky blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky%20blue. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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