olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The display-worthy piece transfers effortlessly from oven to tabletop and is available in rich fall hues like olive green, cerise, oyster, and licorice. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

The angular wood legs and curved sides give this piece a distinctly midcentury-modern lean, especially in the olive green hue. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Amal opted for a stylish monochromatic moment with a cozy olive green silk shorts set. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year, Grounded, is a mossy olive green inspired by nature’s calming influence. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for olive green

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