kelly green

noun

kel·​ly green ˈke-lē- 

often capitalized K

: a strong yellowish green

Examples of kelly green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Accents of terracotta, marigold, and kelly green lend pops of sophisticated color without diminishing the elegant ambiance. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

The pair and another pal were seen in pictures lying on the Super Bowl turf covered in confetti, decked out in kelly green, of course. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025

The Standard Grill Inspired by its American original, The Standard Grill echoes the Meatpacking District location with its white and kelly green tiles, oval mirrors, and leather banquettes. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

This tiered kelly green minidress is equal parts polished and playful—pair it with simple gold jewelry and black heels for a look that will take you from the ceremony all the way to the wee hours of the after-party. —Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from the common Irish name Kelly; from the association of Ireland with the color green

First Known Use

circa 1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kelly green

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean