noun๐ShareA tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally."The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "plantnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(specifically) A conifer tree."During the winter, the forest remained green because it was full of evergreen. "plantnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA news story that can be published or broadcast at any time."The story about the benefits of reading to children is an evergreen; we can use it in our newsletter every few months. "mediastoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(pharmaceuticals) To extend the term of a patent beyond the normal legal limit, usually through repeated small modifications."The pharmaceutical company tried to evergreen their popular drug by making minor changes to its coating and then applying for a new patent. "medicinebusinesslawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set the repayment rate of a loan at or below the interest rate, so low that the principal will never be repaid."To avoid financial trouble, the company evergreened its loan, ensuring the monthly payments would never exceed the interest, meaning the principal balance would remain unpaid indefinitely. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally."The pine tree is an evergreen, so its needles stay green all year round. "plantnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareContinually fresh or self-renewing."My grandmother's garden always looks vibrant and evergreen, even in the coldest winter months. "natureenvironmentplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSuitable for transmission at any time; not urgent or time-dependent."The teacher's instructions for the project were evergreen; we could review them anytime. "communicationmediatechnologyinternetbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
