greening

noun

green·​ing ˈgrē-niŋ How to pronounce greening (audio)
: any of several green-skinned apples

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The greening of the landscape is already well underway. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Citrus greening has eviscerated Florida’s citrus production over the past two decades. — Paul Meador, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 Local celebrations commenced the weekend before the holiday with the greening of the canal on March 12 and the parade on March 13. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Mar. 2026 The potential greening-and-browning of the continents with seasonal variations, with spectral signatures potentially revealing the chemical products powering life on that world. — Big Think, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greening

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greening was in 1577

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“Greening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greening. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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