Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seedling
noun
/ˈsiːd.lɪŋ/
Definition
A young plant that develops from a seed.
Examples
- The gardener carefully watered the seedling every day.
- After a few weeks, the seedling began to grow taller and stronger.
- She planted several seedlings in her vegetable garden.
Meaning
Seedlings are the initial stages of a plant’s life, emerging after a seed has germinated. They are typically small and delicate, representing the growth of a new plant.
Synonyms
- young plant
- sprout
- germ
