Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

green-shoots

noun

/ɡriːn ʃuːts/

Definition

New growth, especially young plants or sprouts that emerge from the soil.

Examples

The garden was filled with green-shoots in early spring, signaling the start of a new season.
Economists pointed to green-shoots in the market, indicating that the recession might be coming to an end.
After the forest fire, green-shoots began to appear, showing nature’s resilience.

Meaning

The term ‘green-shoots’ refers to the early signs of recovery or growth, often used in economic contexts to describe signs of improvement or positive trends after a downturn.