olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

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Choose from a variety of colors, including this creamy Sand shade, a light brown, and an olive green. Kim Grundy, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Teyana Taylor attended the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week in a olive green satin gown tied with a black ribbon at the bottom. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 The outfit included a light pink Chloé poplin cape coat worn with a silky white top and an olive green skirt. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Her husband, Drue, was also featured in the photo dump wearing an olive green blazer with black slacks. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 7 July 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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