turquoise
noun
tur·quoise
| \ ˈtər-ˌkȯiz
, -ˌkwȯiz\
, -ˌkwȯiz\
variants:
or less commonly turquois
Definition of turquoise
1
: a mineral that is a blue, bluish-green, or greenish-gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when sky blue
2
: a light greenish blue
Examples of turquoise in a Sentence
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Taking to Instagram to celebrate the special occasion, Hayek posed in a chic turquoise bikini on a golden sandy beach. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Salma Hayek Just Celebrated Her 53rd Birthday with a Killer Bikini Pic," 2 Sep. 2019 The Shakedown, at 485 horsepower, was a blast to drive on Woodward, but the light turquoise Hellvedere, which as a Belvedere was part of FCA's Historical Vehicle Collection, might have been even more fun. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "Mopar shows off 707-horsepower 'Hellvedere' at event before Dream Cruise," 17 Aug. 2019 Ancestors of southwest Native American tribes today, Chacoans built impressive multi-storied stone buildings with a far-reaching trade system selling colorful macaws for turquoise. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "Megadroughts could return to southwestern U.S.," 24 July 2019 Tilbury said at the Chateau Marmont, wearing a navy mini-dress cinched by a belt with a sparkly buckle as well as a boho-style turquoise scarf. — Khanh T.l. Tran, latimes.com, "First U.S. Charlotte Tilbury store opens in L.A.," 10 July 2019 Dr Ingo suggests that the coin acquired its turquoise crust when phosphorous released by animal bones discarded into the ancient sewer mingled with copper sulphides that had already accumulated on the coin’s surface. — The Economist, "Buried metal artefacts gather stories on their surfaces," 4 July 2019 According to the Daily Mail, turquoise represents healing, so this is also a particularly significant stone for Meghan. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Prince Harry Receives a Bracelet to Give to Meghan Markle—With a Special Meaning for the New Mom," 3 July 2019 The classic drop shape can be applied to a whole new set of possibilities, from gemstones and minerals like orange turquoise, labradorite, and smoky quartz to carved wooden designs and sculpted glass. — Vogue, "Obsessed With Summer’s Shell-Jewelry Trend? Consider These Earrings for Fall," 20 Aug. 2019 The new console will be released Sept. 20 and will come in yellow, gray and turquoise, the company said in a statement. — Washington Post, "Toyota to build new SUV, not Corolla, at plant in Alabama," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'turquoise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for turquoise
turquoise
noun
English Language Learners Definition of turquoise
: a bluish-green stone used in jewelry
: a bluish-green color
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turquoise
noun
tur·quoise
| \ ˈtər-ˌkȯiz, -ˌkwȯiz\
Kids Definition of turquoise
: a blue to greenish gray mineral used in jewelry
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