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

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 color palette was subdued, denim and khaki, gray and canary yellow, purple with ice blue.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2023

For the moment the football ahead is forgotten as everyone is swept along by the cacophony of noise and sheer brilliance of the canary yellow.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 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

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