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

A network sportscaster since the mid 1970s, when Michaels first put on a canary yellow blazer for ABC Sports, he never experienced the deep bond fans have with their longtime local broadcasters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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

I thought she’d be blonde, wearing expensive furs, or flashy like her son in a canary yellow cape.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko