sapling

noun
UK: /ˈsæplɪŋ/
US: /ˈsæplɪŋ/

  1. A young tree.

    1. The sapling was planted in the park today.
    2. We protected the sapling from deer with a wire cage around its delicate trunk.

  2. A young, slender person.

    1. The sapling was eager to learn all he could.
    2. Though a sapling in the industry he showed great potential for leadership.

Synonyms

seedling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sapling" in English means: A young tree., A young, slender person..

The phonetic transcription of "sapling" is /ˈsæplɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsæplɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sapling": seedling.

Example usage of "sapling": "The sapling was planted in the park today.". More examples on the page.