evergreen

American  

[ev-er-green] / ˈɛv ərˌgrin /

adjective

1. (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.

2. retaining its relevance, popularity, usefulness, etc.; enduring.

   Some toys are evergreen favorites.

3. Law. (of a contract or contract clause) specifying automatic renewal at the end of the term.

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noun

1. an evergreen plant.

2. evergreens, evergreen twigs or branches used for decoration.

3. something that is evergreen, or enduringly fresh.

   The paper publishes decorating tips or other archived evergreens on slow news days.

evergreen British  

/ ˈɛvəˌɡriːn /

adjective

1. (of certain trees and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year; continually shedding and replacing leaves Compare deciduous

2. remaining fresh and vital

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noun

1. an evergreen tree or shrub

evergreen Scientific  

/ ĕv′ər-grēn′ /

1. 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.

2. Compare deciduous

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

Etymology

Origin of evergreen

First recorded in 1545–55; ever + green

Example Sentences

The cool blues of “Winter” are raked through with rich purple, as hints of evergreens creep in from the edges.

From The Wall Street Journal

So-called evergreen private funds, which are designed for this huge pool of retail investors, have raised an estimated $450 billion, most of it in the past several years, according to PitchBook and Morningstar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not long ago, South Rose Hill in Kirkland was a stereotypical suburban neighborhood, indistinguishable from other Puget Sound communities where sleepy streets, evergreen trees and detached houses are the norm.

From Seattle Times

“Biography of X” reimagines the American century while tapping into our evergreen fascination with the downtown art world between 1970 and 1995.

From New York Times

In press materials for the in-development Oculis Lodge in Glacier, 30 minutes from Mount Baker, deluxe stargazing igloos glow against evergreens.

From Seattle Times

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