lemon yellow

noun

: a brilliant greenish yellow color

Examples of lemon yellow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These petals came in a variety of hues, such as pink, lemon yellow and white. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 The quick-drying linens are available in 20 colors, including neutrals, pastels, and bright hues such as Malibu peach and lemon yellow. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 One snake is a carrot color, another lemon yellow and a third is a mixture of seafoam green and dull brown. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024 From grapefruit to lemon yellow, juicy hues are having a growth spurt. Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon yellow 

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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon yellow was in 1807

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“Lemon yellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20yellow. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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