green thumb

noun

: an unusual talent for making plants grow
green-thumbed
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd How to pronounce green thumb (audio)
adjective

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Some people just want a place to hone their green thumb. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 Unlock the secrets to my mom’s green thumb below — prices start at just $4. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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 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 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

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