bottle green

noun

: a dark green

Examples of bottle green in a Sentence

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Dark green in particular, such as bottle green, gains depth when combined with a shade like petrol or teal. Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026 It is split in two, connected by a narrow straight, with one side a brilliant turquoise and the other a deep bottle green. Mary Lussiana, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023 In terms of colors, bottle green and chartreuse are emerging as dominant colors for the new season. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 Even seeing her most recently in a bottle green Dior slogan sweater felt quite zany for the queen of quiet luxury. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bottle green

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bottle green was in 1789

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“Bottle green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottle%20green. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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