green thumb

noun

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

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

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Most of the players didn’t have green thumbs and weren’t accustomed to caring for plants, especially with their itinerant lifestyles. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 But most green thumb gardeners agree that one time of day is more beneficial for watering than others. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025 If your green thumb is feeling a little yellow or brown these days, fear not! Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 14 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

green thumb

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