salmon pink

noun

: a strong yellowish pink

Examples of salmon pink in a Sentence

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The facility had been recently painted salmon pink with fresh saplings planted around the perimeter. ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 The inmates, all dressed in new neon orange and beige uniforms, had gathered in a central courtyard of the prison, which appeared to have been recently painted salmon pink. Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Beautiful deep salmon pink flowers on a more compact plant that reaches 22 inches tall. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salmon pink

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salmon pink was in 1882

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“Salmon pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salmon%20pink. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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salmon pink

noun
: a strong yellowish pink
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