greening

[ gree-ning ]

noun

1. any variety of apple whose skin is green when ripe.
2. the return or revival of youthful characteristics:

   the greening of America.

greening

/ ˈɡriːnɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of greening¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of greening¹

C20: from green (sense 13)

Example Sentences

“The area of vegetation cover has increased by over ten times in just 35 years and, worryingly, the speed at which this greening is taking place accelerated in the most recent years,” Roland said.

From Salon

But they also raised complex concerns about how urban greening fits in with other pressing issues like homelessness and gentrification and called for adequate planning and maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times

When it comes to greening campus energy technology, the potential for change is far more promising.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers outlined their recommendations for a justice-oriented approach to urban greening projects in a paper published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening.

From Science Daily

The study identified a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius or higher above the historical summer average persisting for four months or more as the threshold for the most significant effects on greening.

From Science Daily