"blues" meaning in English

See blues in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /bluːz/ Forms: blue [singular], blues [plural]
enPR: blo͞oz Head templates: {{noun|blue}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The plural form of blue; more than one (kind of) blue.
    Sense id: simple-blues-en-noun-jHMASj9U Categories (other): Plurals
  2. The blues is a feeling of sadness. Synonyms: sadness, depression
    Sense id: simple-blues-en-noun-JeRe2fEk
  3. The blues is a type of music, created by African Americans.
    Sense id: simple-blues-en-noun-oLVCbZzR Categories (other): Music
     
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