green thumb

noun

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

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

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But most green thumb gardeners agree that one time of day is more beneficial for watering than others. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 The plant shop is also perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, with gifts like yellow orchids and pink anthuriums. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025 Lego Icons Plum Blossom For older Lego fans, or even people who haven’t honed their green thumbs, the botanicals kits are hugely popular. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024 The Smart Garden offers a low-maintenance way to cultivate your green thumb. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Jan. 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 19 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

green thumb

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