: having a bright, light yellowish-green color
a lime-green shirt
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The zesty lime green gives a vibrant edge to the classic French manicure.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 25 Jan. 2026
The look is grown up, a little hot liberal arts professor, comprising a navy cotton-poplin overcoat, a grey cashmere knit, a shirt, woollen trousers, and lime-green Collapse sneakers.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This nearly-neon color comes from Pinterest’s blend of chartreuse, yellow-green, and lime green.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The zesty lime green gives a vibrant edge to the classic French manicure.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Ticket holders and festival volunteers lined up outside the theater in the snow Friday night wearing lime-green beanies — a promotional item from the film — and holding copies of the album.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 25 Jan. 2026
The look is grown up, a little hot liberal arts professor, comprising a navy cotton-poplin overcoat, a grey cashmere knit, a shirt, woollen trousers, and lime-green Collapse sneakers.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Lime green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lime%20green. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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