powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

Examples of powder blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the sweet snap, Vanderpump smiled next to Teddy, who looked too cute in a powder blue blazer over a striped button-down. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 Daisy Edgar Jones Embracing the cutout and sheer trends, Daisy Edgar-Jones wore a powder blue gown featuring an asymmetrical v-neckline by Gucci. Alex Badia, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024 Watching and rooting for the Chargers and Herbert from afar for the last several years, Riley was thrilled to see his former player back in powder blue as a coach. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 Color outside the lines in J.Crew’s powder blue style or & Other Stories’s leopard-print bow blouse. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for powder blue 

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of powder blue was in 1896

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“Powder blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20blue. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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