royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made of royal blue silk and covered in plastic appliqué flowers, Williams said the real dress was incredibly heavy. Simran Hans, New York Times, 16 May 2024 Chelsea is royal blue, Manchester City sky, Borussia Dortmund crossing-guard yellow. Rory Smith, New York Times, 3 May 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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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