Examples of “blue” in a Sentence

adjective Having the color of a clear daytime sky.

• She painted the nursery walls a soft blue.
• The lake was a brilliant blue under the midday sun.
• A blue umbrella stood out against the gray pavement.

adjective Sad or depressed.

• He'd been feeling blue ever since the move.
• I felt a bit blue after all my friends went home.
• Rainy Mondays always make her feel blue.

noun The color itself, between green and violet on the spectrum.

• Blue is her favorite color for interiors.
• Blue and yellow look striking together on a flag.
• The artist mixed a little white into the blue to lighten it.

noun A member of a police force, sports team, or political party associated with the color blue (informal, often plural as "blues").

• The Blues took an early lead in the first half.
• The Blues are playing at home this weekend, so the pubs will be full.
• Fans cheered loudly whenever the Blues attacked down the left wing.