Phrase guide

green rush

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A movement describing the burgeoning cannabis industry within the United States as well as Canada.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

The movement of capital and people into territories and markets that have legalized cannabis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: business

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noun

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of green rush.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

From green + rush, alluding to the historical gold rush. First use appears c. 2012.