olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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This olive green paint is exactly as Zillow suggests. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025 The muted tones of brown, olive green and denim served to coordinate the children’s attire for the video and photo op. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025 Adding a little olive green and a cow image from a local photographer keep the room bright and fun for guests. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025 Joey King was spotted at the Ralph Lauren suite during Wimbledon in an olive green satin dress. Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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