olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Paint Colors That Could Increase Value Dark olive green, navy blue, and dark gray are officially value-boosting colors for 2025. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 June 2025 While olive green and navy blue are also popular, charcoal works as a versatile alternative in kitchens and bedrooms. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025 The supermodel was also spotted in an olive green maxi dress with a sheer design in the middle to show off her toned abs. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025 To match the refreshed interior, West Elm furnishings and lighting in perfect pitch with the home’s 1958 completion date—such as olive green plush chairs in the living room and Huron outdoor lounge chairs with matching ottomans—were added. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2025 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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