evergreen

[ ev-er-green ]

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.

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

/ 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

noun

1. an evergreen tree or shrub

evergreen

/ ĕv′ər-grēn′ /

Adjective

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

Noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of evergreen¹

First recorded in 1545–55; ever + green

Example Sentences

And in a way that’s why the show can be evergreen, because we can always look at how the moment is changing.”

From Los Angeles Times

But I just can’t help myself — and this dreamy, lilting, rose-colored ode to a crush is probably my favorite song on Sophie Allison’s latest album, “Evergreen.”

From New York Times

In anticipation of the app’s launch, Chick-fil-A released a trailer for “Legends of Evergreen Hills,” a new animated series that will premiere next month.

From Salon

And despite having had 17 children, 33 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren between them since that first drink 56 years ago, the togetherness of this evergreen and happy-go-lucky group hasn't either.

From BBC

Her recommendations include multiple buckwheats, including California buckwheat, and Yankee Point ceanothus, an evergreen groundcover that has beautiful spring flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fir
• hedge
• pine