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Synonyms

sea green

American  

noun

  1. a clear, light, bluish green.

sea green British  

noun

    1. a moderate green colour, sometimes with a bluish or yellowish tinge

    2. ( as adjective )

      a sea-green carpet
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Other Word Forms

  • sea-green adjective

Etymology

Origin of sea green

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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The walls have been repainted a light, sea green.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2021

Streaks and swipes in dilute violet, persimmon and sea green stutter and dance across the page.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2019

He was a bit taller than me with dreamy sea green eyes and dirty blond hair that just brushed his shirt collar.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2018

Midge has a knockout period wardrobe in sea green and paradise pink.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2017

His eyes were green, but not sea green like Percy’s . . . more like pond-scum green.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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