green

B1 · Intermediate

adj. supporting the protection of the environment.

adj. relating to or supporting environmentalism or ecological sustainability.

“Many people are switching to green energy to help the planet.”

“The corporation faced intense scrutiny over its green credentials after reports of illegal waste disposal surfaced.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. new to a job or activity and lacking experience.

adj. lacking experience, sophistication, or maturity in a specific professional or social context.

“The new manager is a bit green, so he might need some help at first.”

“Although the recruits were green, their enthusiasm during the initial training phase impressed the senior officers.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. looking or feeling sick, especially like you might vomit.

adj. having a sickly or nauseated appearance, often associated with motion sickness.

“He looked a bit green after the long, bumpy boat ride.”

“The passenger turned visibly green as the small aircraft hit a patch of severe turbulence over the mountains.”

A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun

n. the color between blue and yellow.

n. the chromatic sensation produced by light of a wavelength between approximately 495 and 570 nanometres.

“She chose a dark green for the walls of her study.”

“The subtle variations of green in the landscape painting were achieved through complex layering of glazes.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Cooking

n. green vegetables, especially the leaves that you cook and eat.

n. leafy green vegetables, typically served as a cooked side dish.

“You should eat your greens if you want to stay healthy.”

“The chef prepared a side of seasonal greens sautéed with garlic and a hint of lemon zest.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. an area of grass in the middle of a town or village for everyone to use.

n. a common area of grassy land within a village or town, often used for recreation.

“The children were playing football on the village green.”

“The annual summer fair is traditionally held on the town green, attracting residents from all the surrounding parishes.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the area of very short grass around the hole on a golf course.

n. the area of closely mown grass surrounding the hole on a golf course fairway.

“He managed to get the ball onto the green in just two shots.”

“The golfer carefully studied the slope of the green before attempting the final putt of the tournament.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun American English · Slang

n. a slang word for paper money.

n. a slang term for paper currency, specifically US banknotes.

“He's only doing that job because he wants the green.”

“In the underground economy of the city, nothing talks louder than a stack of cold, hard green.”