olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

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The shoes were crafted in olive green leather with subtle folding at the toe; a dainty bow adorned the vamp, while a relatively wide strap bearing the label’s name stretched across the foot. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 In one photo, Dreyer could be seen painting an olive green room's walls white with the help of her 3-year-old son, Russell. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 From chocolate brown for a subtle upgrade to neutrals, to burgundy and olive green for an instant pop of color, there’s a shade (or two…or eight) for every mood and itinerary. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025 For a deep olive green hue, turn to Ironside by Dutch Boy Paints. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for olive green

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Oct. 2025.

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