Meaning of the word pods in English

What does pods mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pods

US /pɑːdz/
UK /pɒdz/

Plural Noun

1.

elongated seed vessels of certain plants, such as peas or beans

Example:
The children enjoyed shelling the pea pods.
She collected several vanilla pods for her baking.
2.

small, streamlined enclosures, typically for an engine or a passenger

Example:
The aircraft had two engine pods mounted under its wings.
The space station had several living pods for the astronauts.
3.

groups of marine mammals, such as whales or dolphins

Example:
A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat.
Whale pods communicate using complex vocalizations.

Verb

to remove peas or beans from their pods

Example:
She spent the afternoon podding peas for dinner.
It's a tedious job to pod all these beans by hand.