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

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

From BBC • May 27, 2024

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

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2023

Yes, much has rightly been made of Zelensky’s decision to wear military-ish but not military clothing like olive-green tees and sweatshirts and cargo pants.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2022

The olive-green car is inspired by the livery designed for the three McLarens in this month’s Indianapolis 500 and will go to the winner of a video submission contest answering “how do you drive change?”

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

Gray stonewashed Levi’s with a sharp crease down the middle, an olive-green Members Only jacket, and an argyle sweater.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles