forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Deep terracotta, forest green, charcoal, and rich blues are increasingly replacing muted palettes, helping create spaces with atmosphere and character. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 Her otherwise warm and neutral makeup is given intensity with a wash of forest green across and beyond her lids, where her curly tendrils just happen to hit. Marci Robin, Allure, 8 June 2026 Even the color palettes were varied to include a mix of ocean blues, forest greens and orange canyons. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 This fun forest green would look so cute with tan pants like Oprah’s and comfy sandals, but shoppers with different color preferences can take their pick from 23 additional hues available. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for forest green

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 19 Jun. 2026.

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