sprout

verb
UK: /spraʊt/
US: /spraʊt/

  1. To begin to grow; emerge from a seed or bud.

    1. Seeds sprout in the spring if it rains.
    2. New businesses often sprout up in areas with a growing population showing potential.

  2. To produce new leaves, buds, or shoots; germinate.

    1. The plant will sprout new leaves soon.
    2. After the heavy rain, the garden seemed to sprout overnight with green shoots.

  3. To appear or develop suddenly and rapidly.

    1. Ideas sprout during brainstorming sessions.
    2. Controversies can sprout unexpectedly, especially in sensitive situations related to politics.

Synonyms

germinate bud shoot offshoot
sprout noun

  1. A newly grown shoot of a plant.

    1. Eat the bean sprout with your salad.
    2. The gardener protected the delicate sprouts from frost using a special fabric.

  2. A new growth on a plant, often eaten as a vegetable.

    1. Brussels sprout are cooked for Christmas dinner.
    2. She added fresh pea sprouts to the salad for extra flavor and nutrients during lunch.

  3. A person, especially a young person; offspring.

    1. He is a sprout of the family.
    2. As a sprout from an intellectual family, he was always encouraged to read books.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sprout" in English means: To begin to grow; emerge from a seed or bud., To produce new leaves, buds, or shoots; germinate., To appear or develop suddenly and rapidly..

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

Synonyms for "sprout": germinate, bud, shoot, offshoot.

Example usage of "sprout": "Seeds sprout in the spring if it rains.". More examples on the page.