Verdure

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜrdʒər/

Definitions of verdure

noun lush green vegetation, especially in the form of grass, trees, or other plants

Example Sentences

A1 I love the verdure in the park.

A2 The verdure of the forest was breathtaking.

B1 The verdure in the countryside is so refreshing.

B2 The verdure of the meadows was lush and vibrant.

C1 The verdure of the botanical garden was meticulously maintained.

C2 The verdure of the national park was a sight to behold.

Examples of verdure in a Sentence

formal The verdure of the forest was a sight to behold, with lush greenery covering every inch.

informal I love taking walks in the park, especially when the verdure is in full bloom.

slang Check out the awesome verdure in that backyard, it's so refreshing to see.

figurative His mind was a verdure of new ideas, constantly growing and evolving.

Grammatical Forms of verdure

• past tense: verdured
• plural: verdures
• comparative: greener
• superlative: greenest
• present tense: verdures
• future tense: will verdure
• perfect tense: has verdured
• continuous tense: is verduring
• singular: verdure
• positive degree: verdure
• infinitive: to verdure
• gerund: verduring
• participle: verduring

Origin and Evolution of verdure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'verdure' comes from the Old French word 'verdure' which means greenness or freshness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'verdure' has come to be used more commonly in English to refer to lush green vegetation or plant life, often in a natural setting.