green rush en · NOUN
Etymology
From green + rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.
Meanings
- (Canada, US, uncountable, usually) A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
- (uncountable, usually) The movement of capital and people into territories and markets that have legalized cannabis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green rush | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Green Rush | alternative | lexicographic | |
| green rushes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |