kelly green

noun

kel·​ly green ˈke-lē- 

variants often Kelly green

: a strong yellowish green

Examples of kelly green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Demi Moore appeared at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony in a kelly green Balenciaga Haute Couture halter gown with a voluminous baby blue shawl and Chopard jewelry. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green. —Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

After: Rainbow Upgrade The rainbow shelving brightens up the space instantly, while the kelly green cabinets and pink patterned-bar add a tropical feel to the bar area. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026

Each is divided into 24 cells and comes in your choice of 11 colors, ranging from kelly green and vibrant turquoise to crisp white and neutral navy, offering options for every personality. —Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026

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

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