canary yellow

American  

noun

1. canary.

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canary yellow British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: canary. 

   1. a moderate yellow colour, sometimes with a greenish tinge

   2. ( as adjective )

      a canary-yellow car

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Etymology

Origin of canary yellow

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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canary yellow

And R&B legend Aaliyah wore a canary yellow version at the 2000 MTV Awards, where she won best female video for Try Again.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024

In 1999, the Paradox Theater, an all-ages haven for punk rock, occupied the joint until Jet City Improv took over in 2003, painting the building canary yellow.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023

When the tournament started three weeks ago, the canary yellow of Brazil, iconic green of Mexico, and blue and white stripes of Argentina were everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2022

Mabel has been the strongest style icon to emerge from the show, striding onscreen with her bright orange faux fur coat, canary yellow sweater, checked pants, red headphones and those cool boots.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2022

Grandma’s house was less than a mile away, a canary yellow island to the west.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles