olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

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The neutral colors, including dark brown, black, navy, olive green, and gray, are ideal for fall styling. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 As for her outerwear, Hadid opted for a cropped olive green jacket that hits just below the band of her mid-rise jeans and features a brown shearling collar for extra warmth. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025 Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025 My Future Is Unlimited (olive green), and, of course, Wicked (deep red). Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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