forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 For a more neutral option, grab an unscented or lightly-scented candle with earthy notes like amber, ivory, or forest green. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 The retro slim-sole silhouette feels fresh again, especially when reimagined in deep browns, forest greens, or even a bold pop of red. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025 Its forest green grid against the earthy background gives this pillow just enough sophistication without veering too far from a bucolic moment. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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