Synonyms for

Greens

Verb / gri:nz / Another word for greens — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

leafy vegetables, especially those eaten as a main dish.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

vegetables produce leafy vegetables

Informal

veggies leafy greens salad stuff

Literary

verdure foliage herbs

Antonyms

reds browns oranges yellows purples blacks

Common collocations

  • leafy greens
  • dark greens
  • bright greens
  • eat your greens
  • fresh greens
  • tender greens
  • seasonal greens
  • garden greens

Word family

noun green
verb green
adjective green

Usage note

While 'greens' can refer to any green-colored food, it most commonly refers to leafy vegetables. It can also refer to money in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I picked some fresh greens from the garden for our salad tonight.
  2. My favorite greens are kale and spinach.
  3. We always have a side of greens with our fried chicken.
  4. Grandma's collard greens are the best!
  5. I don't like the taste of greens, but I know they're healthy for me.

Quotes

  • The greens are as important as the meat. - Julia Child
  • If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. - Mark Twain

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