turquoise
noun
tur·quoise ˈtər-ˌkȯiz 
-ˌkwȯiz
variants or less commonly turquois
1
: a mineral that is a blue, bluish-green, or greenish-gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when sky blue
2
: a light greenish blue
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Inside the home, neutral furniture contrasts with bright accent pillows and a turquoise statement rug. 
Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Before lunch at nearby Grotto Pozzasc, built on the site of an ancient water mill, families bathed and relaxed on the flat stones that dot the turquoise Peccia River. Sylvie Bigar, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The two-story villa in question spans a little over 6,700 square feet and stands over a turquoise lagoon. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 The rolling turquoise waves and mountainous terrain of Oahu looks nearly identical to the Azores region of Portugal. Lauren Smith Mcdonough And Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022 Originally $419, the wired, rust-resistant set is now $91 in a bright turquoise hue. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Fresh from a detox retreat in Turkey, her unapologetic suntan is intensified by antique turquoise jewelry and that bright, crooked smile. Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Now there’s a chic living room with a tufted turquoise mid-century sofa. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Alta Moda runway show in the most regal turquoise ensemble, shining a light on the fine craftsmanship and gloriously maximalist designs of the Italian fashion house and setting herself as the ultimate D&G muse. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 See More
Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Before lunch at nearby Grotto Pozzasc, built on the site of an ancient water mill, families bathed and relaxed on the flat stones that dot the turquoise Peccia River. Sylvie Bigar, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The two-story villa in question spans a little over 6,700 square feet and stands over a turquoise lagoon. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 The rolling turquoise waves and mountainous terrain of Oahu looks nearly identical to the Azores region of Portugal. Lauren Smith Mcdonough And Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022 Originally $419, the wired, rust-resistant set is now $91 in a bright turquoise hue. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Fresh from a detox retreat in Turkey, her unapologetic suntan is intensified by antique turquoise jewelry and that bright, crooked smile. Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Now there’s a chic living room with a tufted turquoise mid-century sofa. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Alta Moda runway show in the most regal turquoise ensemble, shining a light on the fine craftsmanship and gloriously maximalist designs of the Italian fashion house and setting herself as the ultimate D&G muse. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English turkeys, from Anglo-French turkeise, from feminine of turkeis Turkish, from Turc Turk
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing turquoise
Kids Definition
turquoise
noun
tur·quoise
ˈtər-ˌkȯiz,
-ˌkwȯiz
: a blue to greenish gray mineral used in jewelry