forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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The forest green and black silk fabric construction gave way to a loose and billowy shape that was cocoon-like in the back, reminiscent of the bubble-hem style that’s been seen on actresses Emma Stone and Chloë Sevigny. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 Kaavia rocked her uniform of a forest green polo shirt and matching skirt, wearing her hair in two braids with a headband and light blue Nike sneakers. Rachel McRady, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The Wilderness Room has evergreen trees, a bear’s head on the wall, and a cast-iron, forest green clawfoot tub. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025 Then, there’s the unique look; the shades of matcha and forest greens give it an earthy, unusual hue for a dessert (hence why it’s been splashed on social media as of late). Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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