salmon pink

noun

: a strong yellowish pink

Examples of salmon pink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Underneath her floral overcoat was a salmon pink chiffon blouse. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 But what most surprised her at the outset of her trip was seeing so many people decked out in salmon pink and apple green, Louis told Fortune. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2024 The pop star wore an orange high-neck top and a matching cheetah headscarf, while her beau sported black shades and a short-sleeve salmon pink button-up over a plain white tee. Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 And the sunset — bits of clouds turned deep salmon pink and plum — did not disappoint. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for salmon pink 

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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 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

salmon pink

noun
: a strong yellowish pink
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