greens
- 01 B1 Intermediate
leafy green vegetables that you cook or eat in a salad.
leafy vegetables or the edible parts of plants containing chlorophyll, typically consumed as food.
Simple“You should eat your greens if you want to stay healthy.”
In context“The chef recommended sautéing the winter greens with a bit of garlic and lemon to balance their natural bitterness.”
Synonymsvegetablesleafy greens - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a green uniform worn by members of the military, especially in the US.
a service or dress uniform of a green colour, specifically associated with certain branches of the United States military.
Simple“The soldiers stood in their greens during the morning ceremony.”
In context“He appeared at the gala in his dress greens, with every medal polished to a high shine for the inspection.”
Synonymsfatiguesuniform - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
members of a political group that focuses on protecting the environment.
members or representatives of a political party focused on environmentalism and social justice.
Simple“The Greens gained several seats in the local election this year.”
In context“Political analysts suggest that the Greens may hold the balance of power in the upcoming coalition negotiations.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
green leaves or branches used to decorate a room or a building.
leafy plants or branches used for ornamental purposes, often in festive or interior decoration.
Simple“They decorated the hall with winter greens and red ribbons for the party.”
In context“The cathedral was adorned with fresh greens for the ceremony, filling the air with the scent of pine and cedar.”
From Middle English grenes, equivalent to green + -s. Compare Saterland Frisian Gräinieten (“vegetable”), West Frisian grienten (“vegetables, greens”), Dutch groenten (“vegetables, greens”), German Low German Gröönten (“vegetables, greens”), Danish grøntsager (“vegetables”), Swedish grönsaker (“vegetables”).
From green (verb).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.