royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Two days after his arrest, on February 21, Kate re-wore a royal blue coat from Alexander McQueen to a rugby match. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 Cheryl was last seen wearing a royal blue swimsuit. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Fifteen-year-old Maryfer Alacantara wore a royal blue bow to match her uniform, with her long hair tied up in a ponytail. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 The new jersey is white with splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s road jersey, which was a navy-and-white color palette. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster