green rush
green rush noun: a movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
Noun (1)
green rush (usually uncountable, plural green rushes)
- A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
- The movement of capital and people into territories and markets that have legalized cannabis.
Noun (2) capitalized: Green Rush
Green Rush
- Alternative letter-case form of green rush.
Noun (3) capitalized: Green rush
Green rush
- Alternative letter-case form of green rush.
Forms of green rush
| plural | green rushes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Green rush |
| alternative form | Green Rush |
Origin of green rush
From green + rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.
Questions about green rush
- What does green rush mean?
- Green rush means a movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
- What part of speech is green rush?
- Green rush is a noun.
- What is the plural of green rush?
- The plural of green rush is green rushes.
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