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

Onstage, Towers emerged from a cloud of fog sporting a large pair of canary yellow sunglasses and the stride of a heavyweight boxing champ.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

The state is more Christian, with churches painted wedding white and canary yellow brightening the winding rural roads.

From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2023

The Hufflepuffs, who played in canary yellow, were standing in a huddle, having a last-minute discussion of tactics.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling