apple green

American  

noun

1. a clear, light green.

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apple green British  

noun

1. 1. a bright light green or moderate yellowish-green

   2. ( as adjective )

      an apple-green carpet

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Etymology

Origin of apple green

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Among attendees at the Tuesday night event were many women wearing the organization’s signature salmon pink and apple green colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

The Bidens used New York designer Victoria Hagan to add more color and personality, including creating an apple green and white sunroom where Jill Biden liked to grade papers and host small meetings.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2023

One item sold by Gary Pickersgill was an apple green jade bowl which "went for a cool million pounds", prosecutor Ian Hope said.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2021

In black, gray and white; neon yellow, apple green and deep sky blue; whatever, well, suits.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2020

We’re standing in afield of apple green grass with soft wisps of clouds drifting above.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini