peacock blue

noun

: a moderate greenish blue

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Available in 18 colorways, opt for a sophisticated neutral shade, or add a pop of color to your wardrobe with the coral red or peacock blue options. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025 Consider snagging it in cardinal red, peacock blue, or canary yellow for a vibrant outdoor upgrade. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025 Bathrooms are outfitted with gorgeous walk-in showers, peacock blue tiles, and white terrazzo floors with black accents. Marquita K. Harris, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025 The menswear offering will feature bold and masculine colors such as burgundy, gray, camel, cognac, chocolate, peacock blue, cream and military green. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peacock blue

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacock blue was in 1881

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“Peacock blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20blue. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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