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forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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The strapless dress evoked the Wicked Witch of the West in its dark shade of forest green. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 Taking over a past trend favoring silver accents, gold is an energetic color that creates an opulent look when paired with the dark forest green of your tree. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025 At the collection’s core is three of Sorel’s key footwear silhouettes, each dressed up in Barbour’s signature forest green. Will Porter, Outside, 15 Nov. 2025 Choose from clay red, forest green, or ochre yellow against an ivory background, or opt for the brick red and sky blue combination. Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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