noun
Uncommon
azure
A-zhuh
Azure (noun) means a bright blue color, like a clear sky. Example: “The lake shimmered in shades of azure.”
noun
1
A bright blue color, like a clear sky.
"The lake shimmered in shades of azure."
adj
1
Of a bright, clear blue color.
"They sailed across azure waters near the coast."
"An azure sky stretched over the mountains."
How to use azure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vivid sky-blue color, often used in more poetic or descriptive writing.
Common pairings
azure sky
azure waters
azure blue
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Word forms
- Plural
- azures
- Third person singular
- azures
- Past tense
- azured
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Etymology
From Old French azur, from Arabic lazaward ("lapis lazuli"), itself from Persian lajward, the name of a region famous for the blue gemstone.
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What does “azure” mean?
The word “azure” means a bright blue color, like a clear sky. In plain terms, a vivid sky-blue color, often used in more poetic or descriptive writing.
How do you pronounce “azure”?
“Azure” is pronounced A-zhuh (/ˈæʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “azure” in a sentence?
Here is “azure” used in a sentence: “The lake shimmered in shades of azure.”
What part of speech is “azure”?
Depending on how it is used, “azure” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “azure” come from?
The word “azure” comes from Old French. From Old French azur, from Arabic lazaward ("lapis lazuli"), itself from Persian lajward, the name of a region famous for the blue gemstone.
Is “azure” a common word?
“Azure” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “azure” have?
“Azure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bright blue color, like a clear sky.
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