forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Shop it in 11 different colors, like this neutral light gray, as well as apricot, ivory, khaki, a reddish-brown blend, forest green, or deep navy blue to find an option for every color scheme. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 If replacing it isn’t an option, then paint it in a deep, sophisticated hue like slate, forest green, or espresso to refresh the look. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 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 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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