olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

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Just as the duo promised, the olive green hue and buttoned collar detail feel like upgrades to a classic silhouette. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 Come cocktail hour, pull back the deep olive green curtain on the second floor and slip into Sloane’s, a gorgeously intimate, discreet spot made for cozy chats over expertly mixed drinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The palette also included sage and olive green, with gold and bronze hues. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Styling her dark brunette hair in a half-up style, Johnson finished off her look with a pair of baggy olive green trousers, a black top, and a large olive green leather tote bag. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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