straw yellow

noun

: a pale yellow

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The sparkling money is a bright straw yellow with a fine mousse. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 The lizard’s upper body is straw yellow while its lower half is blue-gray. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024 The wine is a deep straw yellow with golden hints, featuring aromas of ripe pear, apple blossom, and delicate spice. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The vibrant pops of grape purple and straw yellow nod to the area’s unique winemaking capabilities, which can be traced back to the mid-1800s. — Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of straw yellow was circa 1796

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“Straw yellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straw%20yellow. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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