forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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There’s something peaceful about seeing gardeners at work here in the early hours, forest green uniforms and straw hats worn like a badge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026 Forest camouflage is used for the majority of the upper, with the exception of its TPU heel stabilizer in forest green. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 Deep blues, forest greens, and burgundies are among some of the designer's top picks. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 Modern chairs with forest green upholstery offer a cozier take on the typical dining area that blends with the style of the open living room. Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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