olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

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Chocolate brown cords are a style given, but offerings in olive green, off-white, and even cherry red provide a welcome color pop to brighten up the gloomiest of winter days. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 Choose from a slew of neutrals, including white, beige, olive green, nutmeg, and black. Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Right now, several colors, including bold red, butter yellow, olive green, and white, are on sale. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 For fall 2024, De Sarno’s collection featured monochromatic Rosso Ancora looks with matching handbags, while also showcasing the signature red hue alongside earthy brown, olive green and pastel blue separates. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 28 Sep. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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