evergreen
adjective
ev·er·green
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Definition of evergreen
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season — compare deciduous sense 1
2a
: retaining freshness or interest : perennial
b
: universally and continually relevant : not limited in applicability to a particular event or date
This morning writer Erin Gloria Ryan tweeted, "It has not been a good 24 hours for masculinity." It's a sort of evergreen tweet that might be true at most times over the last several thousand years.— James Hamblin He'll spend a good chunk of the special talking about his family, and some time discussing politics, too, though he has been admonished to stay close to "evergreen" material for re-runs.— Michael. K. MacIntyre
evergreen
noun
plural evergreens
Definition of evergreen (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a plant having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season
If temperatures are above 40 degrees, spray broadleaf evergreens with an antidesiccant to ward off winter dehydration and windburn.— Jessica Damiano
especially
: an evergreen conifer
Evergreens, on the other hand, endure winter's ice with hard, tough-skinned needles that continue food production throughout the seasons. — Richard Wolkomir
2
plural
: twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration
3
: something that retains its freshness, interest, or popularity
Examples of evergreen in a Sentence
Adjective
Most pines are evergreen trees.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Before Planting English Ivy Known as evergreen perennials that have sprouted since ancient times, English ivy has long been used as a textural element on natural and man-made surfaces. — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "How to Grow English Ivy, According to a Professional “Plant Mom”," 14 Aug. 2019 In 1970, the Indian government planned to flood 8.3 square kilometers of pristine evergreen tropical forest by building a hydroelectric plant to provide power and jobs to the state of Kerala. — Leila Mcneill, Smithsonian, "The Pioneering Female Botanist Who Sweetened a Nation and Saved a Valley," 1 Aug. 2019 Off-duty, warm, a piece of clothing that is evergreen in both design and necessity, Wu handed over his go-to t-shirt when developing his own personal color for Pantone. — Sara Tardiff, ELLE Decor, "Jason Wu Creates His Own Pantone Color And Uses It To Create A Monochromatic Fashion Playhouse," 15 Sep. 2017 The entry path leads away from the outside world, up steps and around a corner hidden by layers of evergreen bamboo. — Emily Young, Los Angeles Times, "A tranquil garden getaway amid the hustle and bustle of Westwood," 3 Aug. 2019 The year-round creek offers a sweet, seductive serenade to this peaceful location that includes natural vegetation and a mixture of evergreen, riparian and chaparral terrains. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Magnificent property and charming home minutes from downtown Saratoga with Saratoga schools," 29 July 2019 Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta Opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a way to attract more train-traveling tourists to the Rockies, the majestic lodge is set against a backdrop of snowcapped peaks and evergreen forest. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "These historic lodges are the perfect way to see North America’s wild parks," 2 July 2019 Bacon and cheddar cheese combine in an evergreen favorite quick bread. — Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "How to use summer’s bounty in quick breads that go sweet or savory," 16 July 2019 In the South, this is a vigorous vine, growing to 20 feet, but covered in small, glossy and attractive leaves that may not remain evergreen in Washington. — Washington Post, "Vines are a romantic addition to the garden — until they go rogue," 9 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The driveway that leads up to it is lined with evergreens and pear trees. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Terraces, balconies make $3M Grosse Pointe Shores mansion special," 20 July 2019 Their mouthparts bruise then suck sap from the foliage of flowering plants, trees, evergreens, roses and shrubs, vegetables and houseplants. — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, "How to get bad insects out of your garden, from Japanese beetles to spider mites," 24 June 2019 Last winter, Jablonski filled hers with evergreens, a faux red cardinal and pine cones, then tied a red ribbon on top. — Deborah Hornblow, courant.com, "Lanterns Light Up The Garden," 18 June 2019 The foliage is also attractive being evergreen and a silvery green color. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Zinnias can be added to summer gardens in Florida," 27 July 2019 Many species of evergreens have been used for topiary. — Washington Post, "Topiary tips: When you want shrubs to double as sculpture," 30 July 2019 The city’s lawsuit over the evergreen is currently in limbo. — Josh Baugh, San Antonio Express-News, "City offers salary and benefits package to absent fire union," 27 Mar. 2018 This is a continual-blooming, shrubby evergreen in the San Diego region. — Karen Dardick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Summer blooms that can take the heat," 18 July 2019 Its tree is an evergreen and, like some of its species such as bristle cone pines, is extraordinarily long-lived. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "Marinating olives, Sicilian style and simply," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'evergreen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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evergreen
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of evergreen
: having leaves that remain green all year long
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evergreen
noun
ev·er·green
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Kids Definition of evergreen
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a plant (as a pine or a laurel) having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season
evergreen
adjectiveKids Definition of evergreen (Entry 2 of 2)
: having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season
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