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Definition of "evergreen" []

  • Having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year. (adjective)
  • Perenially fresh or interesting; enduring. (adjective)
  • A tree, shrub, or plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year. (noun)
  • Twigs or branches of evergreen plants used as decoration. (noun)
  • Something that remains perennially fresh, interesting, or well liked. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "evergreen" in a sentence
  • "Also, not to rag on the religious anymore than I already have, the evergreen is a symbol of the pagan festivities so charitably replaced by the birth of Jesus. stuf64"
  • "Many of their tents were decorated on the outside with wreaths, festoons, corps badges wrought in evergreen, and many other beautiful designs."
  • "The contract being negotiated would be effective through September of 2010, and would be, like the current contract, "evergreen" - meaning, unless specific action is taken to terminate Fletcher's employment, his position is renewed for another year."