lemon yellow

noun

: a brilliant greenish yellow color

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From trends like petal nails and milk bath nails to pastel nail colors like lemon yellow, lavender milk, and shimmery pearl, there are plenty of of-the-moment nail looks that look great on everyone. Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026 Calibrachoa come in an astonishing array of stunning colors from pale lemon yellow to hot pink and orange. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 The Series 1 is also wildly customizable, with the option to add a headrest, your choice of carpet or hardwood wheels, and seemingly endless color options (such as neon orange and lemon yellow) for the maximalist home office. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 Colors were really bold, often in unexpected combinations and lemon yellow isn’t going anywhere. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemon yellow

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 3 Apr. 2026.

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