olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Universal Thread High-Rise Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants Wide-leg pull-on pants function as an easy swimsuit coverup, and this particular pair from Universal Thread comes in two fall-forward colors that will transition well into the new season: brown and olive green. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Just a few days ago, Christina Aguilera was seen wearing an olive green Versace dress with a corset included. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2025 Prince Louis matched his older sister with a button-down collared shirt and an olive green pullover sweater. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025 According to Zillow research, a home with an olive green kitchen will attract more interest from buyers than any other color. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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