forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Deep green wallpaper, forest green upholstery, a leopard print area rug and gold frames and finishes create a luxe, lush formal living room. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025 These classic patterns are made for this comeback trend, and focusing on rich holiday colors such as burgundy red and deep forest green will make any nook feel cozy. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 Orta is meeting the market’s demand for green with a new forest green shade that is neither too military nor too bright. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025 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 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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