turquoise blue

noun

: a light greenish blue that is paler and slightly bluer than average turquoise

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The city's location on the Caribbean coast of Mexico offers turquoise blue waters, fine white sand, and plenty of culinary and nightlife options to choose from for a classic beach getaway. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024 Jewelry was also merchandised in a glass case including items with phony turquoise blue Tiffany & Co. boxes. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 Swift also wore a matching turquoise blue set for the 1989 portion of the show, a first for the color combination. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 Venture to Silver Glen Springs, where the water turns turquoise blue and crystal clear for swimming. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for turquoise blue 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turquoise blue was in 1799

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“Turquoise blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turquoise%20blue. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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