green card

noun

: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
green-carder noun

Examples of green card in a Sentence

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Individuals facing removal proceedings, green card delays or asylum applications benefit from expert legal help. Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026 Her green card was taken and she was given a removal order, which was not carried out. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026 In 2021, her green card application was approved. Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026 Immigrants without green cards are also being targeted. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green card

Word History

Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green card was in 1956

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“Green card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20card. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Legal Definition

green card

noun
: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

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