forest green

noun

1. Lincoln green.

Other Words From

• forest-green adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forest green¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

A former Dundee United, Rangers, Everton and Newcastle United player, Ferguson was appointed to his first full managerial role at Forest Green Rovers last year.

From BBC

Turning off El Camino Real in Mountain View, I pull into Lozano Brushless Car Wash. When we used to enter the forest green girders of this mid-century modern space-agey car wash, my father was present, wholly mine for a magical half hour.

From Salon

Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, dubbed the “Green Monster” in her forest green home sweater, made 41 saves for the runners-up.

From Seattle Times

Drivers seeking more personality might opt for an automaker’s red, blue or forest green offering, but what if you prefer something more expressive?

From Seattle Times

Forest Green are looking like they will be relegated.

From BBC