olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These straight-leg trouser pants are the perfect shade of olive green, IMO. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Along with the triple-black look, Nike will issue a second style in a fall-friendly total olive green colorway. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Its floral pattern blends hues like terracotta, light olive green, and warm beige for a seasonal color scheme with plenty of warmth for an inviting dining room. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026

Just as the duo promised, the olive green hue and buttoned collar detail feel like upgrades to a classic silhouette. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for olive green

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