olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Keeping in mind the elements, Kate paired an olive green jacket with hiking boots. Alex Sales, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026 The water-resistant fabric and lightweight feel make the Vero Moda Wales Jacket ideal for transitional weather, while the olive green shade layers beautifully over neutrals. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 The Charlie's Angels alum completed her outfit with some olive green snow boots, square frames, and a leopard print scarf, as well as a fanny pack. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026 Garner stepped out in Los Angeles dressed in a pair of relaxed, dark-wash jeans and a sleek olive green turtleneck sweater. Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for olive green

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Feb. 2026.

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