blue-green
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blue-green
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, a cheeky portion of blue-green paint contorts itself into a standing position in the corner, fighting against the weight that urges the rest of the work Earthward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and "the size of the nail on your smallest finger" according to Fawcett.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Suspecting an environmental link, the scientists and officials considered various possible culprits, from a rare moose-borne parasite to blue-green algae blooms to Agent Orange sprayed on the province in the 1970s.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
A small robot wearing a bear hat threw punches and a blue-green robot, resembling an anime character, moved its head and arms.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
It’s another note on blue-green construction paper, and it starts with a postscript.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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