green
UK: ɡriːn | US: ɡrin
adj. of the color between blue and yellow; resembling grass or foliage
adj. concerned with or supporting environmentalism
n. the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
n. a piece of grassy land, especially in a town or city (e.g., "village green")
The word "green" traces back to Old English "grēne," derived from the Proto-Germanic *grōniz, meaning "to grow" or "verdant." This root is linked to the verb "grow," reflecting the color's association with living plants and vitality. Over time, "green" retained its core meaning as a color while expanding metaphorically to symbolize environmental awareness ("green energy") or inexperience ("greenhorn").
The leaves turned vibrant green in spring.
She painted her room a soothing shade of green.
The company adopted green policies to reduce waste.
He was still green at the job but learned quickly.
Children played football on the village green.