Chartreuse (Noun)
Meaning 1
Aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A shade of green tinged with yellow.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The vibrant chartreuse color of the lichen on the tree trunk caught her eye.
- She chose a chartreuse sweater to add a pop of color to her outfit.
- The bright chartreuse flowers blooming in the garden were a welcome sight after the long winter.
- The artist mixed a custom shade of chartreuse paint to match the hue of the tropical leaves.
- The designer's use of chartreuse accent walls added a bold and playful touch to the room's decor.