greens
/ɡɹiːnz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads.
Noun
Examples
salad greens
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll.
Noun
Examples
starches, meats, and greens
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “greens” mean?
Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads.
Is “greens” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.