green

green · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of the color between blue and yellow; the color of grass or leaves.

  2. 2.

    Covered with grass, trees, or other vegetation.

  3. 3.

    Relating to environmental protection.

  4. 4.

    Inexperienced or naive.

  5. 5.

    (Of a person) Pale or looking unwell.

  6. 6.

    Green color or pigment.

  7. 7.

    A grassy area, especially in the center of a village or for golf.

  8. 8.

    (plural) Green vegetables.

  9. 9.

    To make or become green.

Forms

plural: greens

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    green light — Permission to proceed.
  • •
    green with envy — Very jealous.
  • •
    green thumb — Natural skill with plants.
  • •
    go green — Become environmentally conscious.
  • •
    the grass is greener — Other situations seem better.
  • •
    green room — A backstage waiting room.

Related words

Antonyms: brown, experienced, red
See also: blue, color, greenery
Synonyms: emerald, lime, verdant

Etymology

From Old English grene, from Proto-Germanic *groniz, related to grow.