blue-black
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- blue-blackness noun
Etymology
Origin of blue-black
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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At this moment, the sky will turn from light blue to dark blue-black, and you will be able to suddenly see a few stars in the sky along with the planet Mercury.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023
I love the NHS but I truly lost faith in the healthcare system when three doctors, including a dermatologist, failed to recognise that a growing blue-black mole indicated I could have skin cancer.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023
The etching is done with a mixture of ultramarine blue and soft black ink, which creates the blue-black color of the trunk and leaf outlines.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022
They also painted the exterior of the ADU a dramatic blue-black tone to distinguish it from the main house.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022
Once we left the industrial precincts of Durban, we moved through hills that offered majestic views of the surrounding valleys and the blue-black waters of the Indian Ocean.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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