forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Meanwhile, the Eternity actor opted for a forest green baseball cap, an espresso brown bomber jacket, distressed jeans, and brown leather shoes. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 On the other bench, Denver’s injured superstar was dressed in a forest green suit. Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 With an island-chic aesthetic—rattan lanterns, antique blue-and-white porcelain, a palette of forest green and clay—the Terra Brava offers an elegant setting for relaxation between island adventures. Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 Every detail is carefully considered, right down to the moon-like globe lighting (which we're told is meant to emulate the bulbs surrounding a starlet's dressing room mirrors), and a calming palette of forest greens, powder pinks and deep blues gives the space a classic yet contemporary feel. Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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