salmon pink

noun

: a strong yellowish pink

Examples of salmon pink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This energy was seen in the use of kitschy, colorful hair clips and the use of hits of color such as light yellow, cherry red, and salmon pink. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024 Gayle King's Cutest Photos with Her Grandson, Luca King shared a photo of herself in a one-shoulder halter one piece that had stripes of white, bright red and salmon pink. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023 There’s the hyper-feminine, almost camp, salmon pink closet and dressing room just off the primary bedroom, where a Murano glass pendant in the shape of a heart — a light fixture fit for a Disney princess — hangs above an island with a scarlet crystal quartzite countertop. Max Berlinger, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023 Available in more than 30 colors — including camel, olive green, and salmon pink — the pants come in sizes XS–3XL. Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023 Rich rose, salmon pink, luscious lavender. Jon Bream, Star Tribune, 18 Sep. 2020 In an image with co-star Ashton Kutcher and the Netflix film's writer/director Aline Brosh McKenna (who also wrote The Devil Wears Prada!), Reese had on a salmon pink, knee-length skirt. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023 This button-front style comes in short and long-sleeve options, in colors including crisp white, salmon pink, and sky blue. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023 These classic, businesslike suits have become a staple for Middleton, who keeps things from getting too staid by introducing bold color—burgundy, bright purple, and salmon pink, as well as white or navy. Vogue, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salmon pink was in 1882

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“Salmon pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salmon%20pink. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

salmon pink

noun
: a strong yellowish pink
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