Meaning & use
evergreen
Describing a plant that keeps its green leaves throughout the year rather than shedding them.
See it in a sentence
The garden stayed colorful in winter thanks to several evergreen shrubs along the fence.
Pine and holly are common evergreen trees found in cold climates.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, 'evergreen' also describes content or ideas that stay relevant indefinitely, as in an 'evergreen article'.
Words with a similar meaning
perennial
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A tree or shrub that retains its green foliage all year round.
The nursery sells several evergreens suited to shady corners of a yard.
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