moss green

noun

: a variable color averaging a moderate yellow-green

Examples of moss green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Choose from four color options: sand, bright white, moss green, and black. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2023 The Indi does just that, with neutrals and darker tones like black and moss green, depending on your vibe. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 Shoppers can choose from five elegant colors: soft tea rose pink, deep sea navy, forest moss green, rich red, and classic black. Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2023 The first edition comes in a moss green hardcover case embossed with a leaf pattern and a golden heron, with an outer cover made of craft paper. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 July 2023 The moss green armchair and a proliferation of plants add color and life to the predominantly neutral living room. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 Beige wall tiles create a soft backdrop to highlight butcher-block countertops and moss green cabinets. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023 One was covered in lilac and moss green felt, another with loops of raffia in the shades of Funfetti. Ella Riley-Adams, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2023 There was no shortage of photo opps for Amex card members and attendees on site either, from a sea moss green Buick Riviera parked by the entrance that served as an ode to west coast rap, to a pop-up bodega paying homage to the lyricists of the east. Brande Victorian, Essence, 26 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moss green was in 1705

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“Moss green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss%20green. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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