evergreen

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adjective

ev·er·green ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn How to pronounce evergreen (audio)

: having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season compare deciduous sense 1

: retaining freshness or interest : perennial

: 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

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noun

plural evergreens

: 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

plural : twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration

: something that retains its freshness, interest, or popularity

Did you know?

Which adjective do you think has existed longer in English, evergreen or perennial? If you count the hyphenated form ever-green (which of course means "always green"), then evergreen is older; its earliest known use dates from the 16th century. The hyphen-free form is first seen in writing from the 17th century as an adjective as well as a noun, meaning "conifer." The earliest known use of perennial as an adjective meaning "remaining green all year long" appears in the first half of the 17th century. Evergreen also wins in the more general "long lasting" sense. It began appearing in figurative use circa mid-17th century, whereas perennial began to be used with that "enduring" meaning in the early 18th.

Example Sentences

Adjective Most pines are evergreen trees.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Adding a few evergreen trees to your landscape is an easy way to guarantee color in your garden all year long.

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The hundreds of attendees who gathered to watch the free event were able to dodge the heat a bit by gathering under wide swaths of shade from nearby evergreen trees.

oregonlive, 26 June 2022 In our outdoors newsletter the Wild, Mary Forgione noted the early blooms bursting out on the evergreen pear trees in L.A. neighborhoods.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2022 Pines aren’t the only evergreen trees with problems.

Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 25 Dec. 2021 So despite the changing climate, evergreen trees could continue to grace our homes for many Christmas seasons to come.

Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American, 17 Dec. 2021 The plants grow in sun and shade in mixed evergreen forests, woodlands, chaparral, and riparian areas.

Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Much of this resurgence has to do with its natural qualities, evoking evergreen forests, verdant gardens, and paradisal palms.

Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 6 June 2022 With evergreen forests, impressive canyons and jagged peaks, visiting the Rocky Mountains is no brainer.

Sarah Sekula, CNN, 31 May 2022

Noun

The festive Christmas smells of crisp peppermint, fresh-cut evergreen, cinnamon sticks, and freshly baked sugar cookies can bring back memories from Christmases past.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2022 The existing contract has a one-year evergreen clause.

Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 During warm seasons, this shrub still brings beauty to the garden with its glossy evergreen leaves.

Laurren Welch, Country Living, 28 July 2022 Jenn Harris has three recommendations, including one of the best tomato salads in the city and her evergreen favorite at an L.A. institution.

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022 Chinese evergreen tolerates low indoor light, and prefers its soil to be lightly moist at all times, but despises cold air.

Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2022 This drought-tolerant evergreen grows fast—up to 6 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide.

Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 June 2022 Horticultural beginners are bound to develop a penchant for the Agloenema Chinese evergreen.

Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022 According to Smart Garden Guide, this can also mean that your evergreen is suffering from pest infestations, heat stress or overwatering.

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 See More

单词	evergreen
释义	evergreen 1 of 2 adjective ev·er·green ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn 1 : having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season compare deciduous sense 1 2 a : 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 2 of 2 noun plural evergreens 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 Did you know? Which adjective do you think has existed longer in English, evergreen or perennial? If you count the hyphenated form ever-green (which of course means "always green"), then evergreen is older; its earliest known use dates from the 16th century. The hyphen-free form is first seen in writing from the 17th century as an adjective as well as a noun, meaning "conifer." The earliest known use of perennial as an adjective meaning "remaining green all year long" appears in the first half of the 17th century. Evergreen also wins in the more general "long lasting" sense. It began appearing in figurative use circa mid-17th century, whereas perennial began to be used with that "enduring" meaning in the early 18th. Example Sentences Adjective Most pines are evergreen trees. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Adding a few evergreen trees to your landscape is an easy way to guarantee color in your garden all year long. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The hundreds of attendees who gathered to watch the free event were able to dodge the heat a bit by gathering under wide swaths of shade from nearby evergreen trees. oregonlive, 26 June 2022 In our outdoors newsletter the Wild, Mary Forgione noted the early blooms bursting out on the evergreen pear trees in L.A. neighborhoods. Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2022 Pines aren’t the only evergreen trees with problems. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 25 Dec. 2021 So despite the changing climate, evergreen trees could continue to grace our homes for many Christmas seasons to come. Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American, 17 Dec. 2021 The plants grow in sun and shade in mixed evergreen forests, woodlands, chaparral, and riparian areas. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 Much of this resurgence has to do with its natural qualities, evoking evergreen forests, verdant gardens, and paradisal palms. Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 6 June 2022 With evergreen forests, impressive canyons and jagged peaks, visiting the Rocky Mountains is no brainer. Sarah Sekula, CNN, 31 May 2022 Noun The festive Christmas smells of crisp peppermint, fresh-cut evergreen, cinnamon sticks, and freshly baked sugar cookies can bring back memories from Christmases past. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2022 The existing contract has a one-year evergreen clause. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 During warm seasons, this shrub still brings beauty to the garden with its glossy evergreen leaves. Laurren Welch, Country Living, 28 July 2022 Jenn Harris has three recommendations, including one of the best tomato salads in the city and her evergreen favorite at an L.A. institution. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2022 Chinese evergreen tolerates low indoor light, and prefers its soil to be lightly moist at all times, but despises cold air. Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2022 This drought-tolerant evergreen grows fast—up to 6 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 June 2022 Horticultural beginners are bound to develop a penchant for the Agloenema Chinese evergreen. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022 According to Smart Garden Guide, this can also mean that your evergreen is suffering from pest infestations, heat stress or overwatering. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing evergreen evergreen oak evergreen oak Kids Definition evergreen 1 of 2 noun ev·er·green ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn : a plant (as a pine or a laurel) having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season evergreen 2 of 2 adjective : having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season
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evergreen

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