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

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There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 In case tasting wasn't enough, Mountain Dew fans can now smell like the chartreuse soft drink. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Use the chartreuse-yellow paste right away, or refrigerate or freeze as directed in the green curry paste recipe Notes. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Green nails are trending for fall, with shades like emerald, dusty sage, and chartreuse being popular choices. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chartreuse

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Noun

Chartreuse

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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