spore
noun
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Definition of spore
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a primitive usually unicellular often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms and capable of development into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore
spore
verb
spored;
sporing
Definition of spore (Entry 2 of 3)
: to produce or reproduce by spores
-spore
noun combining formDefinition of -spore (Entry 3 of 3)
: spore having (such) a characteristic or origin
aeciospore
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Other Words from spore
Noun
spored
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of spore in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The program, which has cost taxpayers more than $1.6 billion, was launched two years after letters laced with anthrax spores killed five people and sickened 17 others shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. — Los Angeles Times, "It was sensitive data from a U.S. anti-terror program – and terrorists could have gotten to it for years, records show," 25 Aug. 2019 Even decades after bananas have gone, the spores hang around in the soil, with the potential to re-infect crops all over again. — Natasha Frost, Quartz, "A deadly fungus could wipe out the world’s favorite banana—again," 20 Aug. 2019 Most of what was known about dormancy came from bacteria that formed hardy spores, including Bacillus anthracis, the soil microbe famous for causing anthrax. — Carrie Arnold, WIRED, "A Blazing Hot Coal Seam Shows How Microbes Can Spring to Life," 21 Apr. 2019 Unlike the antibiotics produced from this, these mold spores can easily move throughout the home in the air and be inhaled, causing respiratory problems, pulmonary inflammation, asthma, and potentially chronic sinusitis. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "How To ID The Different Kinds Of Mold In Your House—And Their Cause," 17 Sep. 2018 In other words, there’s little point in deploying anthrax spores on the country’s handful of ICBMs if nuclear weapons are available. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "North Korea Is Reportedly Testing Anthrax-Tipped ICBMs," 20 Dec. 2017 The report said there were fewer mold spores inside the building than those in the air outside. — Anna Beahm | Abeahm@al.com, al.com, "Asbestos tiles, tape to be replaced at Fire Station 27; tests found ‘no significant’ air pollutants," 19 July 2019 There are so many mold spores floating around in the air that when conditions are right, mold will grow. — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, "Eliminating green mold from concrete steps," 1 July 2019 During the show, the Busbys discovered that Ava was having trouble breathing clearly and that there were mold spores all over the house. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'Outdaughtered' Dad Adam Busby Responds to Viewer Who Called Out His "Bad" Parenting Move," 12 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Two different strains will not contribute equally to spore and stalks. — Quanta Magazine, "The Woman Who Stared at Wasps," 5 Nov. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spore.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for spore
spore
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spore
biology
: a cell made by some plants that is like a seed and can produce a new plant
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spore
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Kids Definition of spore
: a reproductive body that is produced by fungi and by some plants and microorganisms and consists of a single cell able to produce a new individual
spore
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Medical Definition of spore
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a primitive usually unicellular often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms and capable of developing into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore
spore
intransitive verb
spored;
sporing
Medical Definition of spore (Entry 2 of 2)
: to produce or reproduce by spores
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