microgreen

noun

mi·​cro·​green ˈmī-krō-ˌgrēn 

: a very small, young, and tender edible leaf (as of mustard, radish, mint, or lettuce)

Examples of microgreen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this class will cover the common types of microgreens, growth habits, and edible uses. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025

Creativity and spontaneity fuel the dishes on her menu, as does local produce, including wasabi microgreens from Tall Guy Tiny Greens and carrots grown in local farms. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025

The sit-down was so named for the Japanese charcoal grill used in many courses, which included Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, edible floral arrangements of microgreens and crackling chicken-skin cones filled with foie gras and cloudberry jam. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025

Birmingham, Alabama farmer Jacqueline Jackson of Mattie’s Garden shares her best tips for growing microgreens. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microgreen

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