turquoise

noun

tur·quoise | \ ˈtər-ˌkȯiz

, -ˌkwȯiz\

variants: or less commonly turquois

Definition of turquoise

1 : a mineral that is a blue, bluish-green, or greenish-gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when sky blue

2 : a light greenish blue

Examples of turquoise in a Sentence

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Kendall opted for a more casual look, pairing a black teddy coat, black turtleneck, grey jeans, and dad-style sneakers, with a turquoise and gold hat. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner Wore a Tiny Paper Hat for Her 23rd Birthday," 5 Nov. 2018 Her signature bags, in brilliant shades of pink, turquoise, and blue, were scattered about; excess fabric had been tacked onto them to create a fun texture. — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, "Step Into the Colorful World of Marta Rios, the Spaniard Hand-Quilting Dresses and Bags," 7 Mar. 2019 Trees look best in lights that: are one color, two colors or three colors, typically in the same family, like dark blue, pale blue and turquoise. — Rima Suqi, WSJ, "Holiday Entertaining Tips From the Party Planner to Presidents," 16 Nov. 2018 Over the years, the singer has worn her hair in various eye-popping hues, like hot pink, bright blonde, and turquoise. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Halsey Called Out People Who Said Her Natural Hair “Looked Like a Wig”," 12 Aug. 2018 But a recent geochemical analysis of Aztec and Mixtec turquoise suggests that the mineral did not originate in the American Southwest, but rather in Mesoamerica. — New York Times, "Aztec Turquoise Tiles May Solve a Mesoamerican Mystery," 13 June 2018 Nothing stokes wanderlust quite like a colorful photo, and some of the world’s most beautiful cities are awash in turquoise, lavender, golden yellows, and more. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The 25 most colorful cities in the world," 19 Feb. 2019 On his head perched a turquoise hat with suit buttons stitched around the crown. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Inside the Bizarre Life of a Male Street-Style Star," 14 Jan. 2019 Kate Middleton wore a turquoise Emilia Wickstead dress (recycled from an appearance in 2014), paired with black heels from LK Bennet. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Chose a Turquoise Emilia Wickstead Dress for a Visit to the BBC," 15 Nov. 2018

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