Sapling: meaning, definitions and examples

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sapling

[ ˈsæplɪŋ ]

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young tree

A sapling is a young tree, especially one with a slender trunk.

Synonyms

seedling, shoot, young tree

Examples of usage

The forest was full of saplings waiting to grow into tall trees.
She carefully planted the sapling in her backyard.

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inexperienced person

Informally, a sapling can also refer to a young or inexperienced person.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

He is just a sapling in the field of finance.
She was a sapling in the world of politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "sapling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 muda

🇮🇳 पौधा

🇩🇪 Setzling

🇮🇩 bibit

🇺🇦 саджанець

🇵🇱 sadzonka

🇯🇵 苗木 (なえぎ)

🇫🇷 jeune arbre

🇪🇸 plántula

🇹🇷 fidan

🇰🇷 묘목

🇸🇦 شتلة

🇨🇿 sazenice

🇸🇰 sadenica

🇨🇳 树苗 (shùmiáo)

🇸🇮 sadika

🇮🇸 plöntur

🇰🇿 көшет

🇬🇪 ნერგი

🇦🇿 fidan

🇲🇽 plántula

Word origin

The word 'sapling' originated from the Middle English word 'saplinge', which came from the Old English word 'sæpeling', meaning a young tree or plant. It has been used to refer to young trees since the 15th century.