green thumb

noun

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

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For your green thumb, find tips for saving money on houseplants and how to keep your plants alive longer. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 2 July 2024 Additionally, her grandfather's green thumb ensured the sides of the church pews and altar were decorated with beautiful floral accents as well. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 Not everyone has a natural green thumb, so Budzisz, Kelly and the business' horticulturist, Sande Carney, shared a few tips on how to put your flower petal to the metal this spring. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 This low-maintenance, easy-to-grow fruit tree will grant any dad a green thumb. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for green thumb 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

green thumb

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