Chartreuse
noun
A light green color with a bit of yellow, like some wines.
She painted her room chartreuse to give it a fresh, bright atmosphere.

noun
A strong alcoholic drink made by Carthusian monks, it is green or yellow.
He ordered a glass of chartreuse to finish his meal, enjoying its unique herbal flavour.

Often appears as...
- enjoy a chartreuse
- sip chartreuse
adjective
Relating to the color between green and yellow.
She wore a chartreuse dress to the party, standing out in the crowd with its vibrancy.

noun
A light green color with a bit of yellow, like some wines.
She painted her room chartreuse to give it a fresh, bright atmosphere.

noun
A strong alcoholic drink made by Carthusian monks, it is green or yellow.
He ordered a glass of chartreuse to finish his meal, enjoying its unique herbal flavour.

Often appears as...
- enjoy a chartreuse
- sip chartreuse
adjective
Relating to the color between green and yellow.
She wore a chartreuse dress to the party, standing out in the crowd with its vibrancy.

Definition 1 of 3

Interior Design
Chartreuse is popular in modern design for a lively, energetic vibe in spaces.

The chartreuse accents really livened up the otherwise neutral-toned room.
Visual Contrast
Use chartreuse when you want something to stand out, as its brightness catches the eye quickly.

The chartreuse sign was impossible to miss.
Vibrant Fashion
In fashion, a chartreuse item is a bold, statement piece because of its unusual color.

Her chartreuse scarf added a pop of color to her outfit.
Interior Design
Chartreuse is popular in modern design for a lively, energetic vibe in spaces.

The chartreuse accents really livened up the otherwise neutral-toned room.
Visual Contrast
Use chartreuse when you want something to stand out, as its brightness catches the eye quickly.

The chartreuse sign was impossible to miss.
Vibrant Fashion
In fashion, a chartreuse item is a bold, statement piece because of its unusual color.

Her chartreuse scarf added a pop of color to her outfit.
Interior Design
Chartreuse is popular in modern design for a lively, energetic vibe in spaces.

The chartreuse accents really livened up the otherwise neutral-toned room.
Visual Contrast
Use chartreuse when you want something to stand out, as its brightness catches the eye quickly.

The chartreuse sign was impossible to miss.
Vibrant Fashion
In fashion, a chartreuse item is a bold, statement piece because of its unusual color.

Her chartreuse scarf added a pop of color to her outfit.
Video examples
3 clues to understanding...
He pointed out that certain people in the population, who are otherwise completely normal, had the following every time they see a number, it's colored. Five is blue, seven is yellow, eight is chartreuse, nine is indigo, OK? Bear in mind, these people are completely normal in other respects.
Video examples
Animals Cannot Be Blue PIPE...
Animals have evolved to come into every color of the rainbow. But with few exceptions. Animals are not blue. For animals most color comes from pigments, color chemicals that are produced by special cells. Pink, orange, chartreuse, animals
Video examples
3 clues to understanding...
He pointed out that certain people in the population, who are otherwise completely normal, had the following every time they see a number, it's colored. Five is blue, seven is yellow, eight is chartreuse, nine is indigo, OK? Bear in mind, these people are completely normal in other respects.
Video examples
Animals Cannot Be Blue PIPE...
Animals have evolved to come into every color of the rainbow. But with few exceptions. Animals are not blue. For animals most color comes from pigments, color chemicals that are produced by special cells. Pink, orange, chartreuse, animals
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
John Lahr
American Critic
In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.

Quote examples
Bill Buford
American Author
Most chartreuse recipes call for one bird, a fat one, like a pigeon or a partridge, secreted inside the casing, a vegetable mold, which is then turned out onto a plate.

Quote examples
John Lahr
American Critic
In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.

Quote examples
Bill Buford
American Author
Most chartreuse recipes call for one bird, a fat one, like a pigeon or a partridge, secreted inside the casing, a vegetable mold, which is then turned out onto a plate.

Example 1 of 2
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