Meaning of the word green in English

What does green mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

green

US /ɡriːn/
UK /ɡriːn/
"green" picture

Adjective

1.

of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example:
The leaves on the trees are a vibrant green.
She wore a beautiful green dress to the party.
2.

concerned with or supporting environmental protection

Example:
The company is committed to green energy solutions.
They are advocating for more green policies in the city.
3.

not fully cooked or ripened; unripe

Example:
These bananas are still too green to eat.
The tomatoes are still a bit green, they need more time on the vine.
4.

lacking experience or training; naive

Example:
He's still very green when it comes to public speaking.
The new recruits are quite green, but they're eager to learn.

Noun

1.

a color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; the color of grass or emeralds

Example:
The traffic light turned green.
She loves wearing green.
2.

a grassy area, especially one in a park or in the center of a village

Example:
We had a picnic on the village green.
The children were playing on the large green.

Verb

1.

make or become green

Example:
The spring rains will green the fields.
The moss began to green the old stone wall.
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