Definition of "greens" in English

noun

1. Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads.

   • salad greens
   • collard greens

2. Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll.

   • starches, meats, and greens

3. Leafy plants that are used for decoration.

   • Yuletide greens

4. (military) The green dress uniform of the United States Marine Corps.

noun

1. plural of green

verb

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of green