sky blue
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- sky-blue adjective
Etymology
Origin of sky blue
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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The Ghanaian stroked in his first Premier League goal in sky blue during a 2-0 win over Wolves after netting in the FA Cup and League Cup on his first two City appearances.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
This is caused by a process known as "Rayleigh scattering", which also makes the sky blue and our sunsets red.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025
If the new regulation was cobalt blue and the regulation back then was sky blue, that would not cut it—the government was out of luck.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024
City’s Toronto Supporters Club started with the bar and a couple of sky blue scarves and a few committed fans who somehow found each other.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
Do any of the instruments actually make you think of specific shades of color, like fire-engine red or sky blue?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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