powder blue

noun

: a pale blue

Examples of powder blue in a Sentence

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Cheerleaders of the 16th-seeded Long Island University Sharks, wearing powder blue and gold, held up signs. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Downtime on the set A few blinks later, crews wheeled in a larger-than-life, powder blue prop for the next episode and the contestants lined back up again, ready to take on a new task. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026 Lipstick red, powder blue, and ballet pink make chic choices, too. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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powder blue

noun
: a pale blue
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