powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

Examples of powder blue in a Sentence

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Across from it, a shiny blue Volkswagen Mk4 R32 takes the slot next to a long, powder blue low-rider and a beautifully pinstriped 1948 Chevrolet truck, which rolled in blaring its siren-like horn. Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025 The Royals paired the number with their powder blue uniform tops. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025 The mid-century suite has a Danish powder blue sofa and Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe chrome leather chair. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025 Any light color with a creamy softness to it (think lilac, baby pink and powder blue) is a pastel. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powder blue

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 May. 2025.

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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