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 as he set off with all the enthusiasm of a man facing the gallows, he watched as Adam Gilchrist completed the run-out before a swarm of canary yellow shirts enveloped the frame.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2023

His shoulders were draped with a graduation stole of canary yellow, emblazoned on one side with the words “Offender Mentor Certification Program.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 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

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

I thought she’d be blonde, wearing expensive furs, or flashy like her son in a canary yellow cape.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko