green thumb

noun

: an unusual talent for making plants grow
green-thumbed adjective

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Here are details on four tours to fulfill your interior (and green thumb) design fantasies. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 Der Rose 4-Pack Artificial Potted Plants Greenery can definitely add a thoughtful touch to any home, but not everyone has a green thumb. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 Her curious nature and gardening knowledge were accessible to beginners and experienced green thumbs across Southern California. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Ready to break that green thumb back out? Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green thumb

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green thumb was in 1937

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

green thumb

noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
adjective
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster