forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Byblow says earth tones will be major this season — think rusty red, forest green, burnt orange, and chocolate brown. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 They can be seen sitting cross legged on the floor, Rashi in a forest green shirt and jeans, and her mother in a pink head covering. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Choose from more than 20 colors, including dusty pink, fall-ready forest green, and classic cream. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forest green

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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