Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sprout
verb (also used as a noun)
/spraŹt/
Definition
A young shoot or bud emerging from a seed, often characterized by its fresh and tender appearance.
Examples
- The seeds will sprout in just a few days if kept in a warm place.
- She watched the little plants sprout from the soil after the rain.
- To make a salad, you can add alfalfa sprouts for extra crunch.
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, usually from a seed, resulting in the emergence of new plants.
Synonyms
- shoot
- bud
- grow
- develop
- emerge
