forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 Middleton sported a bespoke forest green midi dress by the British designer, created with long sleeves, a square neckline and flowing skirt. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The comforter comes in sizes ranging from twin to California king, and shoppers can choose from 32 colors, including neutrals like white and brown and seasonal shades like forest green. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 They can be seen sitting cross legged on the floor, Rashi in a forest green shirt and jeans, and her mother in a pink head covering. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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