forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Standing by the practice ring is a forest green Rolex platform clock that casts a sundial-esque shadow on a basket weave brick path. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 Sometimes the forest greens turn red to emphasize extreme states of mind and signal hallucinations. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Wow This verdant window box gets its calling card from the spectrum of green on these lovely leaves—from pale white to chartreuse to forest greens. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Pair the set with forest green linen napkins and round wicker chargers to ground the decorative dishes. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.

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