Sapphire Definition & Meaning

sapphire
adjective
  1. of something having the color of a blue sapphire; "sapphire eyes"
noun
  1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
  2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
  3. a light shade of blue

"Sapphire" in song lyrics

See how sapphire is used in real songs:

  • "We dressed in silk, draped in sapphire"
    Black Lotus — Basic Flow
  • "Seraphim, Shabazz, Sapphire"
    T.H.U.G. Angelz — Confessions of a T.H.U.G. Angel (Closing)
  • "how to catch mew on sapphire"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sapphire"

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