green thumb

noun

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

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

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Those with a green thumb can pick up this weeder tool and this best-selling garden hose that sold over 10,000 times last month. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Some people just want a place to hone their green thumb. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 Ecologists believe that individuals, those with or without a green thumb, can provide animals with a place to stop, refuel and gain the strength to keep moving by creating backyard micro habitats, lush with native species. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026 But if your outdoor space still feels more patchwork than polished, the issue likely has nothing to do with your green thumb. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 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 28 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

green thumb

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