chartreuse

1 of 2

noun

char·​treuse shär-ˈtrüz  -ˈtrüs 

: a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green

Chartreuse

2 of 2

trademark

—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur

Examples of chartreuse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Their brilliant glazes, available in deep crimson and chartreuse, add an unexpected bohemian accent. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

In her Instagram carousel shared on July 5, Dunham also showed off a chartreuse skirt suit look, presumably worn for the rehearsal party the night prior. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Expect to see drinks ranging from a chartreuse swizzle to a sidecar. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

This olive, chartreuse, and buttercream pedicure features daisies and ladybugs, giving it a grounding allure. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Chartreuse

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chartreuse

• accrues
• accuse
• aircrews
• amuse
• bamboos
• breakthroughs
• canoes
• cashews
• confuse
• construes
• defuse
• ensues