peacock blue

noun

: a moderate greenish blue

Examples of peacock blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Grab them for up to 44 percent off in peacock blue or black. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024 Pick up a pair in one of the many neutrals available, or opt for a more exciting color like the stunning peacock blue. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 The slightly larger State Cabin, bathed in peacock blues and greens, has twin beds—the couch turns into one, while the other pulls out from the wall by the window. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2024 There are classic neutral colors like white and light gray, brighter shades like pink and peacock blue, as well as floral designs and other patterns. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacock blue 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacock blue was in 1881

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“Peacock blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20blue. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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