greenmarket
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of greenmarket
First recorded in 1600–10; green ( def. ) + market ( def. )
Example Sentences
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I get carried away with the bounty of the season, selecting whatever looks good from the greenmarket, putting it all in one bowl, paying little mind to the salad commandments about balancing texture and acid.
From New York Times
Although the connection led to the pain of losing a friend — and later, a dog — Teichner has never regretted saying yes that day at the greenmarket.
From New York Times
The emphasis at Kindred is food, like fresh pasta to cook at home, greenmarket boxes, breads, prepared salads, meatballs and pizza.
From New York Times
“Maybe the head is tucked in with the pineapples in the greenmarket,” one officer suggests.
From Washington Post
My greenmarket January haul tends to be root vegetables, alliums and tubers — and perhaps a few cruciferous friends.
From Washington Post
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