Evergreen

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Evergreen

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective and noun

Pronunciation

EV-er-green  /ˈɛvəɡriːn/

Definition

As an adjective: retaining freshness, relevance, or appeal indefinitely; not dated or seasonal. As a noun: a plant that keeps its leaves year-round.

Plain meaning

Something that stays fresh and relevant no matter how much time passes — or a tree that stays green all year.

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Warm and positive. Used in horticulture, media, marketing, finance, and music criticism.