chartreuse

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noun

char·​treuse shär-ˈtrüz How to pronounce chartreuse (audio) -ˈtrüs How to pronounce chartreuse (audio)
: a variable color averaging a brilliant yellow green

Chartreuse

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trademark

used for a usually green or yellow liqueur

Examples of chartreuse in a Sentence

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Emerald, chartreuse and olive tones are poised for popularity this season following Pantone’s Color Trend Report. Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024 Brat summer might be over, but the iconic chartreuse album is getting another life. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024 The timing of Fontbonne's U.S. launch is strategic, as shortages of chartreuse have left bartenders with limited options for premium herbal liqueurs. Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 The color pairings are also playful, pairing fuchsia with mint green and orange-y mango with chartreuse. Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chartreuse 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Chartreuse

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chartreuse was in 1884

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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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