green thumb

noun

: an unusual talent for making plants grow

green-thumbed

ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd 

adjective

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate Middleton put her green thumb in action while stepping out to support a deeply personal cause. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

While her dad passed down his green thumb to her, ever since their family cultivated a victory garden for the troops during World War II, Stewart pointed out that gardening has been gaining widespread popularity in recent months. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Curry even designed a garden for his friend Freddie Mercury, though the iconic Queen frontman apparently didn’t share his green thumb. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Even better, the unusual air plant found inside requires very little care—no green thumb required! — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for green thumb

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum

Kids Definition

green thumb

noun

: an unusual ability to make plants grow

green-thumbed

ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd

adjective