Meaning of the word sprouts in English

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

sprouts

US /spraʊts/
UK /spraʊts/

Plural Noun

young shoots of a plant, especially Brussels sprouts, eaten as a vegetable

Example:
I don't usually like sprouts, but these are quite tasty.
For Christmas dinner, we always have roasted sprouts with bacon.