royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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Wilson brought a country core edge to her attire, completing her look with a royal blue cowgirl hat. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025 The first to be featured in the photo set was a royal blue triangle bikini top and matching bikini bottom. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 July 2025 One version is white with royal blue trim and laces and splashes of orange, while the second version is black with orange trim, white laces and splashes of royal blue. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 May 2025 Neighbors and her family threw two big parties at Tahitian Terrace, where the clubhouse was decorated in her favorite color, royal blue. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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