green tea

noun

: tea that is light in color and made from leaves that have not been oxidized before drying

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It’s packed with green tea extract and Vitamin E to help protect against free radical damage, while glycerin helps to lock in moisture and promote bouncy, dewy skin. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026 The ingredient list alone—from retinol to hyaluronic acid to organic green tea extract—ticks all of the boxes for aging skin. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Add on drink specials including $9 green beer, $12 green tea shots and $18 Irish mules. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green tea

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green tea was in 1704

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“Green tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20tea. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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green tea

noun
: tea that is light in color from incomplete fermentation of the leaf before drying

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