powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

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Nods to the couple's dog, Wrigley, were also incorporated among the powder blue décor, such as him being featured in the custom wedding toile. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 Once cast with powder blue and lavender shadow, Carpenter’s eyes were bare on the Hitmakers stage, bolstered only by mascara and a subtle gold shimmer. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025 The Brewers are going back to the future with a new primary road uniform of powder blue. Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 4 Dec. 2025 Safdie has sweat through his powder blue Gucci shirt, and Blunt periodically dabs Johnson’s head with a towel. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powder blue

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of powder blue was in 1896

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“Powder blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powder%20blue. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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