forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its wood siding is painted a deep shade of chocolate brown, with its windows and single door a contrasting forest green. Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024 Choose from a wide selection of fall hues, including khaki and forest green. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 This pair from Madewell is available in four neutral colors, including a forest green, bordeaux, white, and chocolate brown. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024 The durable stainless-steel grinding mechanism is housed in beechwood and finished in a range of high-gloss paints, from saffron yellow to forest green. Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2024.

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