chartreuse

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noun

char·​treuse shär-ˈtrüz How to pronounce chartreuse (audio) -ˈtrüs How to pronounce chartreuse (audio)
: a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green

Chartreuse

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trademark

used for a usually green or yellow liqueur

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The look featured a chartreuse bodysuit with brown striping atop a pair of knitted thigh-high leggings. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 The cocktail includes Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, Aperol, yellow chartreuse and fresh lime juice garnished with a lime wedge. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 Most Playful Patterns With dual-sided prints and eclectic color combinations (hello chartreuse and maroon), Tortuga Forma’s table linens are carefully crafted in Japan for lasting durability. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025 To further commemorate the infamous morning, the brand created a signature cocktail, the Pantsless & Famous, as a play on the classic cocktail Naked & Famous, which includes Aperol, yellow chartreuse and fresh lime juice. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chartreuse

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Chartreuse

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chartreuse was in 1884

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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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