greening

1 of 2

noun

green·​ing ˈgrē-niŋ How to pronounce greening (audio)
: any of several green-skinned apples

greening

2 of 2

present participle of green entry 3

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Hutch seemed unhurt beyond a twisted knee, but Ed, stripped naked, was a mass of small cuts and bright greening bruises that made an awful background for ridges of clotted blood. — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Significant greening on the skin or flesh indicates increased solanine levels, which can make the potato unsafe, says Le Mire. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Citrus greening has eviscerated Florida’s citrus production over the past two decades. — Paul Meador, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greening

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First Known Use

Noun

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greening was in 1577

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“Greening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greening. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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