olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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New leaves emerge light blue-green maturing to a glossy olive green and then to an attractive coppery color in winter. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026 Alba was dressed in an olive green tank, with a matching blazer and jeans. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 With 11 color options, including olive green and indigo blue, this suit fits a variety of styles and tastes. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026 The unique colors—orange and olive green—help your headlamp stand out in a dark tent or blend into a lush forest. Brian Higgins, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for olive green

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of olive green was in 1699

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“Olive green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20green. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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