olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Save up to 25 percent with 21 different options to choose from, including this versatile natural beige, neutrals from black to gray and white, and colors like olive green, navy, brown, burgundy, coastal blue, taupe, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Deeper shades designers keep turning to include black, maroon, and olive green. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026 Shades of burgundy, olive green, cloudy blue, and espresso brown are trending this winter. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Shades of baby pink, olive green, and electric blue peeking out freshen up the overall look. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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