sky blue

noun

: a pale to light blue color

Examples of sky blue in a Sentence

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Hundreds gathered at the church Monday morning, many wearing sky blue at the request of Wells’ mother. Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 Bieber's nails were her preferred length and shape—medium almonds—and painted with a few coats of a creamy sky blue polish with a lilac-y undertone. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026 This season, bright nail polish colors like turquoise, sky blue, and butter yellow meet their match with equally colorful sandals. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026 The Five-Star Weekend actress recently wore a sky blue sleeveless poplin midi dress for an evening out in Sag Harbor, New York. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky blue

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sky blue was in 1681

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“Sky blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky%20blue. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

sky blue

noun
: a pale to light blue
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