royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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France’s first lady opted for a royal blue column gown with sheer long sleeves and sparkling details throughout. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 But the medical-looking royal blue bottles of nicotine lozenges embarrassed her. Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Williams sported a royal blue Dior monogrammed coat with furry cuffs, black leggings and a pair of black Chanel boots for dinner. Tracy Wright, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

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 1 May. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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