forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trey kept it simple with a forest green suit and matching shoes. Elizabeth Ayoola and Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 31 May 2024 Garments in dark colors like black, navy, and forest green absorb more of the sun’s UV radiation than light-colored clothes. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 May 2024 The sidewalk leading up to it is painted shades of rose, azure and forest green. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 24 May 2024 The Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain comes in various bright colors such as orange, yellow, and forest green. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forest green 

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Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forest green was in 1810

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“Forest green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20green. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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