olive drab

"Olive drab" is a muted, dark green color commonly used in military uniforms and equipment.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A dull, dark green color resembling that of green olives.

Example

  • She chose an olive drab jacket for her outdoor adventure.

B2Military

(technical)A muted green shade used extensively in military uniforms and equipment.

Example

  • The soldiers were dressed in olive drab uniforms.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "olive drab":

olive greenkhaki greenblack oliverifle greenhunter greenjungle greenpine greensage greenlime greenmoss greenforest greenolive oilyolive juicelaurel green