evergreen

[ ev-er-green ]
/ ˈɛv ərˌgrin /
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adjective

(of trees, shrubs, etc.) having green leaves throughout the entire year, the leaves of the past season not being shed until after the new foliage has been completely formed.
retaining its relevance, popularity, usefulness, etc.; enduring: Some toys are evergreen favorites.
Law. (of a contract or contract clause) specifying automatic renewal at the end of the term.

noun

an evergreen plant.
evergreens, evergreen twigs or branches used for decoration.
something that is evergreen, or enduringly fresh: The paper publishes decorating tips or other archived evergreens on slow news days.

Origin of evergreen

First recorded in 1545–55; ever + green

Words nearby evergreen

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Words related to evergreen

fir, hedge, pine

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British Dictionary definitions for evergreen

evergreen
/ (ˈɛvəˌɡriːn) /

adjective

(of certain trees and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year; continually shedding and replacing leaves Compare deciduous
remaining fresh and vital

noun

an evergreen tree or shrub

Scientific definitions for evergreen

evergreen
[ ĕv′ər-grēn′ ]

Adjective

Having green leaves or needles all year. Evergreen trees lose their leaves individually on an ongoing basis, rather than losing all of them in a short period at the end of a growing season in the manner of deciduous trees. Compare deciduous.

Noun

An evergreen tree, shrub, or plant, such as the pine, holly, or rhododendron.