emerald green

noun

1
: a clear bright green resembling that of the emerald
2
: any of various strong greens

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From the lobby to rooms, restaurants, and the rooftop, neutral backdrops are layered with metallic accents, and bold and energetic colors like emerald green, saffron yellow, fiery chili pepper red, and Mediterranean blue. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Vater suggests opting for Royal Hawaiian® ‘Waikiki’ Colocasia, which features flamingo pink flowers with white veining, creating a striking counterpoint to emerald green foliage. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025 The queen consort wore an emerald green dress with contrasting fabric on the rounded collar of the garment and running down the sleeves. Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025 Putting surfaces were glassy and turning from an emerald green hue to a light brown crust as the third round progressed. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emerald green

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of emerald green was in 1646

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“Emerald green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald%20green. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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