lemon yellow

noun

: a brilliant greenish yellow color

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According to Liz Williams, who resides in the Atlanta area, a lemon yellows is also a paint faux pas. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 This set includes seven different colors, including two shades of pink and blue, a lemon yellow, and bright white. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024 The international human rights lawyer wore a midnight blue strappy gown for an evening of socializing with George, before finally choosing a pale lemon yellow corseted lace dress to take to the red carpet. Elle Turner, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2024 In fact, most of the several dozen cut-flower varieties, available in lemon yellow, ivory, orange, bronze, and red are pollen-free. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon yellow 

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 23 Nov. 2024.

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