sea green

noun

1
: a moderate green or bluish green
2
: a moderate yellow green

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The cabana-style restaurant—all white rattan, sea greens and artisanal ceramics—serves simple classics such as scorpion fish all’ acqua pazza and wave-fresh John Dory before the aquamarine and indigo tie-dye of the bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Its silvery green foliage contrasts with the sea green of rosemary and the deep green of thyme. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 That collection, called Sea of Wonder, included pieces like a striking necklace set with diamonds with icy-blue and sea green cuprian elbaite tourmalines from Mozambique as well as a ring adorned with a very rare Paraìba cuprian elbaite tourmaline. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 The sign's aura colors include sea green, lavender, purple, and white. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea green

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sea green was in 1598

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sea green

noun
1
: a medium green or bluish green
2
: a medium yellow green
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