sprout
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Definition of sprout
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sprout
nounDefinition of sprout (Entry 2 of 2)
b sprouts plural
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sprout
Synonyms: Noun
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of sprout in a Sentence
Verb
seeds sprouting in the spring Potatoes will sprout in the bag if kept in a warm place. The garden is sprouting weeds. The tree is already sprouting leaves. He sprouted a beard since the last time I saw him. She dreamed that her boss had sprouted horns. Hair sprouted on his face.Noun
he earned the admiration of the neighborhood sprouts when he showed them how to make a slingshot the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring
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The rest of the staff spread out, with branches of the tree sprouting in Cleveland, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Green Bay, Cincinnati and Denver. — Greg Bishop, SI.com, "The Forgettable Years of a Coaching Staff to Remember," 23 Aug. 2019 When the first sign of seeds sprouting is noticed move the containers into full sun, preferably outdoors. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Good care leads to bountiful banana harvest," 17 Aug. 2019 But the college said a new corpse flower sprouted Tuesday. — Lilly Nguyen, Daily Pilot, "It’s alive! Orange Coast College ‘corpse flower’ blooms — and stinks — to life," 16 Aug. 2019 Down the block, houses are empty, boarded up, weeds sprouting where neat lawns used to be. — New York Times, "He’s a Veteran of Upheaval, Molded by Ferguson’s Traumas. He’s 7.," 8 Aug. 2019 Two weeks after the crash, a memorial for the two men sprouted at the park, a few blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro station at Pennsylvania Avenue and 21st Street NW. — Laurel Demkovich, Washington Post, "Police identify two struck on park bench," 5 Aug. 2019 Those include farming, sprouting rice and sake milling. — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, "Despite the trade war, this company will be the first US business to export rice to China," 31 July 2019 In the town of San José del Pacifico, located in the chilly southern mountains, coffee shops with European breakfast menus cater to hippie hordes which arrive in June, when psychedelic mushrooms sprout on the hills nearby. — The Economist, "Can tourism boost one of Mexico’s poorest states?," 25 July 2019 Yes, language is a living tree, eternally sprouting new shoots as other branches wither . . — Lionel Shriver, Harper's magazine, "Semantic Drift," 22 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
From this muck the rest of the ecosystem sprouts, though trees typically don’t grow very tall because of the peat’s low oxygen content. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "The Bizarre, Peaty Science of Arctic Wildfires," 29 July 2019 Use the same product mixed at spraying strength and apply it to the new growth of any sprouts that come up in your lawn. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, "Getting rid of trumpet vine may require bribery," 19 July 2019 The rule is not so much that every single bite be detached in a separate operation, but rather that the result not be Lego-like mounds of hot dog, Brussels sprouts and polenta. — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, "Miss Manners: A memorable way to keep neighbors’ guests from blocking the driveway," 19 June 2019 The rule is not so much that every single bite be detached in a separate operation, but rather that the result not be Lego-like mounds of hot dog, Brussels sprouts and polenta. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, "Miss Manners: Neighbors’ guests keep blocking the driveway," 19 June 2019 San Pellegrino sparkling water, crappy American beer, whole roasted chicken, steak, Brussels sprouts. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "10 questions with Minnesota Barbecue Company chef Kale Thome: Brisket is a hugely satisfying thing to get right," 25 June 2019 The spring rendition included local lettuces; roasted cauliflower and red and golden beets; roasted and shaved rainbow carrots; baby Swiss; broccoli sprouts; and creamy dill dressing. — Birmingham Magazine, al.com, "Food News: new cafes, a healthy food pop-up, and more," 11 June 2019 Buying food in season is often cheaper, and winter has its own fair share of powerhouses like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and turnips. — Joy Bauer, Ms, Woman's Day, "Nutrition Expert Joy Bauer's Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget," 23 Jan. 2019 When ready to use, reheat with one tablespoon olive oil.) 3.Meanwhile, put the Brussels sprouts in a bowl and add the remaining 11/2 tablespoons olive oil and one teaspoon of the balsamic vinegar. — Georgeanne Brennan, House Beautiful, "Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Onions Recipe," 12 Sep. 2010These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sprout.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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