green card

noun

: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
green-carder noun

Examples of green card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Others are in the U.S. on tourist visas and green cards. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2024 In a 2-1 decision, the majority ruled that Ohio's law banning political donations from foreign nationals and lawful permanent residents, also called green card holders, did not violate their First Amendment rights. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024 Who Must File? U.S. citizens, green card holders, and individuals who meet the substantial presence test, can be required to file FBAR. Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 The bill would have also sped up the asylum process and expanded visa and green card availability. Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green card 

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Word History

Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green card was in 1956

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“Green card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20card. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

green card

noun
: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

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