green

noun
UK: /ɡriːn/
US: /ɡriːn/

  1. A color between blue and yellow in the spectrum.

    1. The grass is green in the spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. She painted her room a vibrant shade of green to brighten it up. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to environmentalism or ecological conservation.

    1. We should use green energy sources. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is committed to adopting green policies to reduce its carbon footprint. [ ] [ ]

  3. A grassy area, often in the center of a town or village.

    1. Let's meet at the village green. [ ] [ ]
    2. The annual summer fair is held on the town green. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

verdant eco-friendly unripe immature
green verb

  1. To become green.

    1. The fields green after the rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. With proper care, the desert can green into a lush landscape. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something green.

    1. They greened the city with trees. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project aims to green the industrial area through extensive planting. [ ] [ ]
green adjective

  1. Of the color green.

    1. She has green eyes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The green dress looks lovely on you, matching your emerald necklace. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to environmentalism or ecological conservation.

    1. He is a green politician. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a green image due to its sustainable practices. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not ripe or fully developed.

    1. These bananas are still green. [ ] [ ]
    2. The green tomatoes need more time to ripen on the vine before we pick them. [ ] [ ]

  4. Relatively inexperienced or immature.

    1. He's a bit green to lead the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new recruit is still green and needs more training to handle complex tasks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "green" in English means: A color between blue and yellow in the spectrum., Relating to environmentalism or ecological conservation., A grassy area, often in the center of a town or village..

The phonetic transcription of "green" is /ɡriːn/ in British English and /ɡriːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "green": verdant, eco-friendly, unripe, immature.

Example usage of "green": "The grass is green in the spring.". More examples on the page.