royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her colorway is currently sold out on Adidas’s site, but there are plenty of other fun options in stock, like red and lavender or royal blue and pink. SELF, 5 Oct. 2024 Each room is individually decorated giving them all a unique feel, but there is still a cohesive vibe thanks to coastal decor, royal blues, and some with an ocean view. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024 The hotel’s 100 rooms and suites are swathed in warm chestnut wood and touches of royal blue for a look that’s elegant and modern. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024 The blueness of the screen has also changed: Once a royal blue, the background color has morphed to cerulean. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for royal blue 

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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