sea green

noun

1
: a moderate green or bluish green
2
: a moderate yellow green

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The formula is available in 20 shades, which range from sea green to gold and basic black. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025 The sign's aura colors include sea green, lavender, purple, and white. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 Available in sea green, yellow, or red, each bird house comes with a removable roof for easy cleaning and interior access. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 While the color palette includes blush pink, cherry red, and sea green, most of the options are pretty muted, serving more as a backdrop to the monogram. — Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea green

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sea green was in 1598

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sea green

noun
1
: a medium green or bluish green
2
: a medium yellow green
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