fire-engine red

noun

1. a very bright red color.

Example Sentences

That prompt got me thinking, of course, of Devo’s fire-engine red “energy dome” hats.

From New York Times

It gives snacks, candies and beverages a bright, fire-engine red red color.

From Salon

As he flings his outstretched arms toward the sky, Chan Quach’s six royal blue and fire-engine red macaws furiously pump their wings as they take flight on one of his many popular Instagram reels.

From Los Angeles Times

The vehicle will still be fire-engine red, respond from the department’s Station 12 and blare its sirens for calls in southern Redmond neighborhoods.

From Seattle Times

Do any of the instruments actually make you think of specific shades of color, like fire-engine red or sky blue?

From Literature