forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Premium materials played a key role in the collection, like pony hair, which was the undisputed star of the season, and blends with a sophisticated color palette ranging from deep black to intense burgundy and forest green. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 In one corner, a forest green spiral staircase with brown shag carpeting leads down to a bonus room in the basement (currently set up as an office), which accesses to a private patio. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 The colors in the rug (dusty rose, beige, orange, and sage) complement the accent wall (forest green) and the natural tones of the furniture. Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2025 From the 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel to the forest green Pakkawood handle, there’s a lot to love about the knife. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forest green

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forest green was in 1810

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“Forest green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20green. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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