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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

greenhorns

/ˈɡriːnhɔːrnz/ noun · British & US
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What does greenhorns mean?

noun

Newcomers, especially to a particular place or activity; inexperienced or inexperienced people.

Example

"The company hired a team of greenhorns to work on the new project."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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