green rush
A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as…A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.
Meaning
2 senses(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.
Origin
From green + rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.From green + rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.
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Forms
plural: green rushesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable