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Very few people consider themselves to be born with a green thumb.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Amazon has tons of sales to offer—and in good news for many with a green thumb, this includes major deals on gardening tools that are not only useful, but also senior-friendly.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
Find it in Olmos Park and at the Blue Star Arts Complex.
Plant Shoppe: This St. Mary's Strip location is the perfect place to go for that person with a green thumb.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
An irrigated vegetable garden at the address might also appeal to those with a green thumb.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
green thumb
noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
adjective
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
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