olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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This time around, the hue’s various iterations—ecru, olive green, dark greige—look especially fresh when combined. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025 Stir in the zucchini, chayote and mushrooms, cover partially and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the soup is thick and olive green. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025 In addition to khaki like Clarkson wore, the pants come in 21 colors like aqua, olive green, and black, plus sizes XS–XXL. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Upon trotting over to a cabinet to get a plate for a mini version of the fruit rainbow platter, Markle reveals her monochrome outfit, complete with an olive green sweater and coordinated satin skirt. Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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