green thumb

noun

: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed adjective

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

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In a nod to the green thumb of Georgina Jones, FIG has an intimate dining area, the Potting Shed, for a group of up to 18. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Cheery and cute the gloves are designed for lighter yard work (calling all patio gardeners) and would make a perfect gardening gift for the green thumb in your life. Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025 Outside, the yard has been landscaped to a T, and there’s even a small greenhouse for those who want to flex their green thumb. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article One of Leu Gardens’ most popular annual events is back this weekend, providing a space for green thumbs to browse and buy a wide variety of plants. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green thumb

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green thumb was in 1937

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“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

green thumb

noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
adjective
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