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forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Arthur's forest green three-piece suit was made by New Zealand company Crane Brothers and accented with an old thrifted brooch. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 The property broadens its inspiration to bring in a wider array of design influences, incorporating Noguchi lamps, Mario Bellini leather sofas, and Roger Capron coffee tables, all set against a moody palette of chocolate brown and forest green. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 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 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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