olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

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Meanwhile, Trudeau went shirtless, soaking up the sun in a pair of olive green swim trunks. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 July 2026 These eye-catching napkins also come in olive green, a rich and warm earth tone that can make your fall decor feel more inviting. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Choose from a variety of colors, including this creamy Sand shade, a light brown, and an olive green. — Kim Grundy, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Teyana Taylor attended the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week in a olive green satin gown tied with a black ribbon at the bottom. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 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

Rhymes for olive green

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“Olive green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20green. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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