olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shop it in this earthy olive green hue with 60 percent off, or opt for a variety of colors from black to clay, brown, maple, and light denim blue. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

The Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old author looked ready for spring in a blush pink bodycon top, which was covered in a cape-like olive green jacket featuring a high-low design with parachute sleeves and an open front that was buttoned at the turtleneck collar with brass hardware. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026

This one, in a dusty olive green, has a high pile texture and subtle geometric design for the right amount of visual interest. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

The boots retail for $120 and come in bright yellow, lilac, black and olive green. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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