forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The collection features an assortment of tinted and progressive readers in a variety of classic neutral shades designed in transparent cinnamon, smokey taupe, shiny forest green as well as black and classic tortoise. Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2024 Available in two elegant and neutral colors—black or forest green—this simple staple can be worn straight from the office to dinner with friends. Laura Denby, Parents, 23 July 2024 In recent years, the color green has been very on trend: sage green, moss green, emerald green, mint green, avocado green, forest green, kelly green, chartreuse green, martini olive green, pistachio green, and so on. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 July 2024 Another photo shows the typical forest green coloring of a magnificent tree frog. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for forest green 

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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 13 Sep. 2024.

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