Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weed
Noun
/wiːd/
Definition
A weed is a plant that is considered undesirable, troublesome, or harmful in a particular situation or context.
Examples
- The garden was overrun with weeds after the rainy season.
- He spent the afternoon pulling weeds from the flower beds.
- Some people use certain weeds for herbal remedies.
Meaning
In gardening and agriculture, weeds are often plants that compete with cultivated plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
Synonyms
- Unwanted plant
- Pest plant
- Invasive species
