baby blue

"Baby blue" is a light shade of blue often linked to innocence and youth, commonly used in baby products and design.

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Definition

A2General

(common)A light, soft shade of blue typically associated with infants and young children.

Example

She decorated the nursery in baby blue and white.
His baby blue eyes sparkled with joy.

B1Design and Fashion

(informal)A pastel blue color used to evoke a sense of innocence and sweetness.

Example

The baby blue dress was perfect for the spring collection.
They chose baby blue for the wedding theme to create a calm and serene atmosphere.

B2Music and Literature

(figurative)A metaphor for innocence or purity, often used to signify a state of being untainted.

Example

"Bye bye baby blue" in the song symbolizes the loss of innocence.
Her baby blue dreams were shattered by harsh reality.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "baby blue":

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