olive-green

American  

[ol-iv-green] / ˈɒl ɪvˈgrin /

noun

1. green with a yellowish or brownish tinge.

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olive green British  

noun

1. 1. a colour that is greener, stronger, and brighter than olive; deep yellowish-green

   2. ( as adjective )

      an olive-green coat

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Etymology

Origin of olive-green

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The duct tape does nothing to hide the offensive olive-green flower pattern that’s stitched into the worn yellow velour covering her cushions and scalloped back.

From Literature

When they give us uniforms, socks, and boots, an olive-green beret, and a leather belt, Teresita and I are so excited!

From Literature

Aware of the growing discontentment, President Miguel Diaz-Canel appeared on state TV wearing the traditional olive-green fatigues of the Cuban revolution.

From BBC

Rolf replied that he had bought the olive-green gem on eBay a few years before.

From BBC

Sometimes he sleeps above them in a tiny olive-green trailer in the woods.

From New York Times