sky blue
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sky blue
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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The Ghanaian stroked in his first Premier League goal in sky blue during a 2-0 win over Wolves after netting in the FA Cup and League Cup on his first two City appearances.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Jeremy Wasser stood a few rows behind home plate in a sky blue Kershaw Foundation T-shirt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
If the new regulation was cobalt blue and the regulation back then was sky blue, that would not cut it—the government was out of luck.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024
City’s Toronto Supporters Club started with the bar and a couple of sky blue scarves and a few committed fans who somehow found each other.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
Cat turned the page, showing a picture of Mom in the same dress, posing with Lily in sky blue.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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