electric blue


noun
  1. a vivid, light-to-moderate blue color.

Origin of electric blue

1
First recorded in 1890–95

Words Nearby electric blue

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How to use electric blue in a sentence

  • We shall now see how the electric-blue dress will become you.

  • I suppose we might buy some plush furniture; but I don't know as I'd care for electric blue.

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British Dictionary definitions for electric blue

electric blue

noun
    • a strong metallic blue colour

    • (as adjective): an electric-blue evening dress

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