chartreuse

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noun

char·​treuse shär-ˈtrüz How to pronounce chartreuse (audio) -ˈtrüs How to pronounce chartreuse (audio)
: a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green

Chartreuse

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trademark

used for a usually green or yellow liqueur

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With an array of sizes, forms, and colors that range from blue-green to chartreuse, these plants offer beautiful texture and subtle color to foundation plantings. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 Her chartreuse, chiffon dress is perfect for a summer wedding, yet her shoes are made for the woman on the go. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2025 Last year, Young accepted her first Tony Award wearing a chartreuse chiffon gown by Bibhu Mohapatra. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 June 2025 Some varieties boast gorgeous chartreuse foliage, while others have been bred for larger blooms or a more compact size. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chartreuse

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Chartreuse

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chartreuse was in 1884

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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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