forest green

noun

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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As for the Coach Jogger, which was introduced in 1976 as an Olympic track shoe, Tyler modernizes the classic kicks with a sleek design featuring maroon red, forest green, baby blue and a mix of cream and golden brown colorways. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 May 2025 Lenhart sees exterior color trends tending toward warm, earthy tones, including pale tans, forest greens, navy blues, and charcoal. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 Field, biker and shirt jackets abounded, the latter offered, for example, in a forest green quilted version that was particularly appealing. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 The singer wore a light heather gray cropped sweatshirt with a pair of forest green high-waist Alo Yoga leggings ($118). Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 May 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 8 Jun. 2025.

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