green vegetable

noun

: a vegetable whose foliage or foliage-bearing stalks are the chief edible part

Examples of green vegetable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bell peppers also contain vitamin K, though much less than leafy green vegetables. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The diet includes leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, kale and lettuce, which help slow memory decline. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

These oblong, green vegetables look similar, and they’re both considered low in calories and nutrient dense. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 July 2026

Key Takeaways Many foods contain antioxidants, including berries, apples, leafy green vegetables, beans, nuts, and dark chocolate. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

green vegetable

noun

: a vegetable that has the edible parts rich in chlorophyll and is an important source of vitamins