greening

American  

[gree-ning] / ˈgri nɪŋ /

noun

1. any variety of apple whose skin is green when ripe.

2. the return or revival of youthful characteristics.

   the greening of America.

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greening British  

/ ˈɡriːnɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of making or becoming more aware of environmental considerations

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Etymology

Origin of greening

First recorded in 1590–1600; green + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

So experts said countries across the region should further insulate energy systems against more frequent disruptive weather events by diversifying and greening their grids.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2005, Florida first got signs of a new affliction in its groves called citrus greening disease.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

However the pumpkins got there, it was an uplifting sight, as was the greening of the mountains and foothills just up the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Every May brings Atomic Bomb Awareness Month to Camillo Junior High, right after the greening grass and the yellowing forsythia.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt