olive-green

[ ol-iv-green ]

noun

1. green with a yellowish or brownish tinge.

olive green

noun

1. 1. a colour that is greener, stronger, and brighter than olive; deep yellowish-green
   2. ( as adjective )

      an olive-green coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of olive-green¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The olive green freshwater reptile has a distinct bony crest at the back of its head - by some estimates, it can grow up to 3m or nearly 10ft.

From BBC

The store houses Toteme staples like the embroidered scarf jacket, and also is home to the brand’s pre-fall ’24 collection, featuring airy button-ups and coats in whimsical colors and prints like olive green and leopard.

From Los Angeles Times

“They send you the scripting and say, ‘This is what we want you to wear Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,” Day explained after a third-round 76 wearing a far more subdued olive green polo, “and I’m like, ‘OK.’”

From Seattle Times

The new Gucci oxblood red anchored the bold color palette of navy, mustard, olive green and aubergine.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Zelensky, dressed in olive green pants and a black crew neck sweater, was greeted with applause when he walked onstage in a room at the forum packed with hundreds of people.

From New York Times