forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Deep blues, forest greens, and burgundies are among some of the designer's top picks. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 Modern chairs with forest green upholstery offer a cozier take on the typical dining area that blends with the style of the open living room. Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026 For the Hollywood premiere of the film, Amal chose an asymmetrical Oscar de la Renta mini dress, again in a deep, forest green. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 Wearing the midi-length coat over a forest green dress and a pair of black boots, the royal pinned a brooch depicting a Jack Russell terrier on her lapel. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forest green

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Feb. 2026.

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