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greens

 

[ ɡriːnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

leafy vegetables

Greens are leafy vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, or kale, that are often used in salads or as a side dish. They are packed with nutrients and are known for their health benefits.

Synonyms

leafy vegetables, salad greens, vegetables.

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Word Description / Examples
greens

Used in a general sense to refer to various green vegetables, including but not limited to leafy vegetables. Common in everyday conversations and recipes.

  • Add some fresh greens to your smoothie for extra nutrition
  • The market had a vibrant selection of greens today
leafy vegetables

Specifically refers to vegetables that have edible leaves. More technical and precise, often used in health and nutrition contexts.

  • Spinach and kale are well-known leafy vegetables packed with essential vitamins
  • Leafy vegetables are important for a balanced diet
salad greens

Refers to green leaves typically used in salads, such as lettuce, arugula, and spinach. Most commonly used in culinary contexts focused on salads.

  • Choose a variety of salad greens for a more interesting and nutritious dish
  • Salad greens should be washed thoroughly before use
vegetables

A broad term for plants or parts of plants that are consumed as food, which may include greens as well as other types such as roots, tubers, and seeds. Common in any context discussing food and diet.

  • Eating a variety of vegetables ensures you get a wide range of nutrients
  • The recipe calls for an assortment of fresh vegetables

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some mixed greens in your salad?
  • She always makes sure to include a variety of greens in her meals.
  • He prefers to sauté his greens with garlic and olive oil.
Context #2 | Noun

golf

In golf, the greens are the well-maintained grassy areas surrounding the holes on a golf course. Players aim to hit the ball onto the greens and then putt it into the hole.

Synonyms

fairway, golf course, putting green.

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greens

Same as above; refers to the specific areas with holes on a golf course, but it is important to note that when referring to multiple instances of these areas, the term remains the same.

  • The greens were challenging today.
  • He spent an hour practicing his putts on different greens.
putting green

A specific area, either on a golf course or a designated practice area, designed for practicing putting. Unlike 'greens,' it's used to indicate a practice area apart from the main course.

  • He improved his short game by spending time on the putting green.
  • The club has a well-maintained putting green for its members.
fairway

Refers to the part of a golf course between the tee box and the green, usually a manicured path of grass. It's the ideal area for golfers to aim for with their shots.

  • She hit the ball right down the fairway.
  • Staying on the fairway can improve your golf score.
golf course

Describes the entire area where the game of golf is played, including the fairways, greens, tees, and hazards. This term is used when referring to the whole facility or venue.

  • We spent the afternoon playing at the new golf course.
  • The golf course was packed with players on the weekend.

Examples of usage

  • She made an impressive putt on the tricky green.
  • The greens were especially fast and challenging today.

Translations

Translations of the word "greens" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verduras

🇮🇳 हरी सब्जियाँ

🇩🇪 Grüngemüse

🇮🇩 sayuran hijau

🇺🇦 зелень

🇵🇱 zieleń

🇯🇵 緑の野菜 (midori no yasai)

🇫🇷 légumes verts

🇪🇸 verduras

🇹🇷 yeşillikler

🇰🇷 녹색 채소 (noksaek chaeso)

🇸🇦 خضروات خضراء

🇨🇿 zelenina

🇸🇰 zelenina

🇨🇳 绿叶蔬菜 (lǜyè shūcài)

🇸🇮 zelenjava

🇮🇸 grænmeti

🇰🇿 жасыл көкөністер

🇬🇪 მწვანილი

🇦🇿 yaşıl tərəvəzlər

🇲🇽 verduras

Etymology

The word 'greens' dates back to Old English, where it referred to the green parts of plants. Over time, it came to be used specifically for leafy vegetables and the grassy areas on golf courses. The term has remained popular due to the importance of both healthy greens in diets and well-maintained greens in golf.

See also: evergreen, green, greenback, greenbacks, greenery, greenhorn, greenhouse, greenness, greenstone, greensward.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,335, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.