forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Princess of Wales paired the tiara with what is believed to be a bespoke chiffon forest green gown by Andrew Gn, a Jenny Peckham silver clutch, and Queen Elizabeth’s sapphire tassel earrings. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026 The officer said surveillance technology pointed directly to her vehicle, a forest green Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 To honor the holiday's signature green hue, Kate donned a forest green hat with a bow, slightly tipped to the side. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 The former wore a forest green iteration in New York City on Tuesday, while the latter attended Vivienne Westwood’s fall 2026 show in a sparkly look last week. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Forest green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20green. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster