forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

Examples of forest green in a Sentence

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Photo : Jason Rick Photography The forest green den. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 Although the current trends include color drenching and moody colors, such as forest green, mocha or navy, , choosing light, neutral colors (taupe, ivory, gray) will create a clean, spacious feel. Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025 Without any chromatic clues, Farman-Farma imagined her own fortifying palette of forest green, Turkey red, sunny yellow, ink black, and indigo blue. Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 As for the Coach Jogger, which was introduced in 1976 as an Olympic track shoe, Tyler modernizes the classic kicks with a sleek design featuring maroon red, forest green, baby blue and a mix of cream and golden brown colorways. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 May 2025 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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