olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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The compressive yoga pants come in four colors, from brown to olive green, and tall, regular, and petite sizing, which is great news for short women like me. Erin Johnson, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Choose from 20 colors including dusty gray, indigo blue, olive green, and more. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Photo: Peter Jackson Julia’s original kitchen was olive green and baby blue. Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024 Plus, the sweater is available in four colors, including sea turtle (an olive green color) and red balloon (a bright red shade) that are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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