Turquoise - English Vocabulary for Kids

turquoise

/ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

adjective

A blue-green color like the sea

“The turquoise water was beautiful.”

טורקיז

Turquoise is a adjective in the colors category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A blue-green color like the sea" In Hebrew, turquoise translates to טורקיז.

Example Sentences

The tropical sea was a stunning turquoise color, so clear you could see the fish below.
She wore a turquoise bracelet made from a beautiful blue-green stone.
The swimming pool glimmered in turquoise and blue under the afternoon sun.

Did You Know? Turquoise is named after the gemstone turquoise, which has been treasured for over 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used turquoise to decorate jewelry for pharaohs! The color is a mix of blue and green, just like the shallow water of a tropical sea.