Pronunciation: /ɡriːnz/
noun leafy vegetables, especially those eaten as a staple food
A1 I like to eat greens with my dinner.
A2 She grows her own greens in the garden.
B1 Eating a variety of greens is important for a balanced diet.
B2 The chef prepared a delicious salad with mixed greens.
C1 The market had a wide selection of organic greens to choose from.
C2 The nutritionist recommended incorporating more leafy greens into my meals.
adjective relating to the color green or the environment
A1 I like to eat green vegetables.
A2 She wore a green dress to the party.
B1 The salad was topped with fresh greens.
B2 The golfer hit the ball onto the green.
C1 The environmentalist promoted the use of green energy sources.
C2 The company implemented a new green initiative to reduce waste.
adverb none
A1 She eats her vegetables greens every day.
A2 He prefers to dress in greens for St. Patrick's Day.
B1 The chef sautéed the vegetables greens with garlic and olive oil.
B2 The garden was filled with vibrant greens after the rain.
C1 The artist expertly blended different shades of greens in her painting.
C2 The golf course was meticulously maintained, with lush greens as far as the eye could see.
pronoun none
A1 I like to eat greens because they are healthy.
A2 She prefers to have greens in her salad instead of other vegetables.
B1 Greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
B2 When cooking, it's important to wash greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or pesticides.
C1 The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh greens from the garden.
C2 The restaurant prides itself on serving locally sourced, organic greens in all their dishes.
preposition none
A1 I like to eat greens with my dinner.
A2 She bought some fresh greens from the market.
B1 The salad was full of healthy greens.
B2 The chef prepared a delicious dish using a variety of greens.
C1 The restaurant's menu featured a selection of organic greens.
C2 The nutritionist recommended incorporating more greens into the diet for better health.
conjunction none
A1 I like to eat greens and fruits for a healthy diet.
A2 She packed a lunch with sandwiches, greens, and a bottle of water.
B1 Greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
B2 The restaurant offers a variety of salads with different types of greens.
C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish with fresh greens and a balsamic reduction.
C2 The nutritionist recommended incorporating more leafy greens into the daily meals.
interjection none
A1 Greens! I love eating salads.
A2 Greens, please pass me the spinach.
B1 Greens! What a healthy choice for a side dish.
B2 Greens, can you believe how fresh this lettuce is?
C1 Greens, the key to a balanced diet.
C2 Greens, have you tried the organic kale from the farmers market?
article none
A1 I like to eat greens with my dinner.
A2 She always buys fresh greens from the market.
B1 Adding greens to your diet can improve your health.
B2 The salad bar offers a variety of greens to choose from.
C1 The chef prepared a delicious dish using seasonal greens.
C2 The organic farm grows a wide selection of greens for their customers.
formal The chef prepared a delicious salad with fresh greens from the garden.
informal I love adding some greens to my sandwich for an extra crunch.
slang Let's grab some greens and make a smoothie for breakfast.
figurative Taking a walk in the park always helps to clear my mind and refresh my greens.
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