olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Our pros recommend pairing softer shades of beige and white with rich, earthy tones such as chocolate brown, olive green, rust, and clay—especially in cozy textures and materials like linen and velvet. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 The capsule collection also includes three of Baggallini’s popular silhouettes — the Lexington Backpack, Crescent Convertible Hobo and Central Park Sling — but each style is reimagined in an exclusive olive green colorway selected by Rocha. David Moin, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 While Kylie and Kendall appeared to carry the cream and butter yellow shades (the latter of which is no longer available), the jug comes in a total of 13 colors and patterns, including pink, black, and olive green. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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