fire-engine red
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It gives snacks, candies and beverages a bright, fire-engine red red color.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2023
One was an enlargement of a big toenail, manicured and painted fire-engine red.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2021
On Saturday, the “Stronger” hitmaker was photographed attending an Atlanta United soccer game at the stadium, donning the same fire-engine red coat and tinted ski mask he wore during his Thursday performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
When you walk up the stairwell, its fire-engine red color sits in your peripheral vision, urging you forward.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2021
Plus, our school colors are fire-engine red and gray.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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