lemon yellow

noun

: a brilliant greenish yellow color

Examples of lemon yellow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This set includes seven different colors, including two shades of pink and blue, a lemon yellow, and bright white. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024 The international human rights lawyer wore a midnight blue strappy gown for an evening of socializing with George, before finally choosing a pale lemon yellow corseted lace dress to take to the red carpet. Elle Turner, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2024 In fact, most of the several dozen cut-flower varieties, available in lemon yellow, ivory, orange, bronze, and red are pollen-free. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024 These petals came in a variety of hues, such as pink, lemon yellow and white. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for lemon yellow 

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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon yellow was in 1807

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“Lemon yellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20yellow. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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