forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Throughout, seaside blues, forest greens, and neutral sand tones pleasingly reflect the colors just outside the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 The Travelon Anti-theft Metro Convertible Crossbody Bag comes in four colors—black, charcoal, forest green, and navy. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The nail artist created the illusion of cat-eye nails by shading a dark red polish with a sheer, forest green crelly polish. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Navy blue and sage green have become go-to choices but are losing their charm; opt for moody hues like muddy green, rust, or confident forest green instead. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 June 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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