canary yellow
Definition
Noun: A bright, light shade of yellow that is reminiscent of the color of a canary bird. It is often described as a moderate yellow with a greenish undertone or tinge.
Usage
"Canary yellow" is used as a color name. It typically functions as a noun phrase to specify a particular hue. It can also be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to describe its color.
Examples
- The artist chose a vibrant canary yellow for the center of the sunflower.
- She painted her front door a cheerful canary yellow.
- He wore a canary yellow tie to the interview.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound modifier: It can be hyphenated when used directly before a noun, especially for clarity or stylistic reasons.
- She bought a canary-yellow sweater.
Variants and Related Words
- Canary (noun, color sense): A shorter, informal form sometimes used to mean the same color.
- The room was painted a bright canary.
Synonyms
- Lemon yellow
- Bright yellow
- Vivid yellow
Different Meanings
- Canary (noun, primary meaning): A small, yellow songbird (Serinus canaria), often kept as a pet. The color is named after this bird.
- Canary (noun, historical/slang): A term for an informant, especially in criminal contexts. This meaning is unrelated to the color.
Noun
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a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
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