greens

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡriːnz/

Definition

Leafy vegetables, especially those cooked as a side dish.

Examples

• Collard greens are a staple in many traditional Southern recipes.

• We bought a variety of fresh greens at the farmers market this morning.

• The recipe calls for a mix of dark, leafy greens like chard and mustard leaves.

How to Use greens

collard greens (collocation)

a specific type of leafy vegetable popular in Southern US cooking — "We served collard greens with the main course."

on the green (prepositional phrase)

describing the location of a golf ball — "He finally landed his ball on the green."

Synonyms of greens

Words with a similar meaning to greens:

• vegetables
• leafy greens
• produce
• verdure

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