royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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Favoring bold colors like royal blue, granny apple green and unexpected combinations like mauve and burgundy for her tennis attire, Eala is tough to miss on the courts. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Today, Hill is wearing a royal blue cowboy hat with matching eyeglass frames, and her store is stocked to the rafters with colorful dresses, vests, fringed jackets, hats, and homewares. Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 In different photos, Graham could be seen modeling a chocolate string bikini, a royal blue bikini, and a white bikini underneath a plunging sheer lace dress. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Damon looked dapper in a burgundy suit while Luciana rocked a royal blue gown. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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