green thumb

noun

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

Examples of green thumb in a Sentence

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For frequent flyers or those lacking a green thumb, this decor piece is a no-brainer that blissfully requires zero maintenance. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026 And while an indoor harvest won't be as abundant as one grown in the ground, this approach can be a great way to keep your green thumb busy during the chilly season. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026 Late in life, Everett demonstrated his green thumb by gardening in his Balcones Park neighborhood near Mount Bonnell and at a Marble Falls ranch. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026 Set your green thumb up for success by making sure your garden labels aren’t susceptible to the elements. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 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 25 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

green thumb

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