Evergreen

/ˈɛvərˌɡriːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A plant, especially a tree, that retains its green leaves throughout the year.

The park has a beautiful collection of evergreens that provide shade in the summer.

A work, especially a song or piece of literature, that remains popular or relevant over time.

That classic song is considered an evergreen in the music industry.

adjective

Having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season.

The garden featured several evergreen shrubs that provided year-round color.

Not losing leaves in the fall; enduring throughout the year.

Evergreen trees, such as pines and firs, are common in snowy regions.

Continuing to be relevant or valuable over time.

The author's evergreen themes of love and loss resonate with readers across generations.

From 'ever' + 'green', meaning always green.

evergreen content

Content that remains relevant over a long period.

evergreen tree

A tree that stays green throughout all seasons.

evergreen industry

An industry that stays consistently profitable.

perennial

Plants that last for more than two growing seasons.

conifer

A type of tree that produces cones and retains needles year-round.

deciduous

Trees that shed their leaves annually.

An idea or trend that is always in style.

That fashion choice is totally evergreen.

Something that remains popular over time.

That movie is an evergreen classic.