cerulean blue

noun

1. a light-blue to strong greenish-blue color.

2. a pigment used in painting consisting mainly of oxides of tin and cobalt, chiefly characterized by its greenish-blue color and permanence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cerulean blue¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“San Francisco has never abandoned its values of compassion and second chances,” said Breed, wearing one of her signature suits, this one a bold cerulean blue.

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The smiling creatures, eyes glinting, float before a constellation of multicolored dots swimming in a sea of cerulean blue.

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In his “Untitled Work,” a cerulean blue boulder is sandwiched between two slabs of concrete.

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This year’s collaboration was a lime green, cerulean blue and tan leather pair that he named “Water Be the Guide.”

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That famous monologue from “The Devil Wears Prada” about how cerulean blue became a trend could easily have come from the mouth of a costume designer.

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