Meaning of the word sprout in English

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

sprout

US /spraʊt/

UK /spraʊt/

a new growth of a plant

Example:

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The first green sprouts appeared after the rain.

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We grow bean sprouts for salads.

Synonym:

shoot bud germ offshoot scion

to begin to grow; to produce new growth

Example:

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The seeds began to sprout after a few days.

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New leaves are sprouting from the branches.

Synonym:

germinate bud shoot grow emerge

to appear or develop suddenly and in large numbers

Example:

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New businesses are sprouting up all over the city.

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Ideas began to sprout in his mind.

Synonym:

emerge arise spring up develop appear

Related Word:

Brussels sprout