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sprout

 

[ spraʊt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

plant growth

A sprout is a young shoot of a plant, especially one grown for food such as a bean sprout or Brussels sprout. Sprouts are typically consumed raw or lightly cooked and are known for their high nutritional value.

Synonyms

germ, seedling, shoot

Examples of usage

  • The chef added some fresh alfalfa sprouts to the salad.
  • She planted some broccoli sprouts in her garden.
  • We enjoy eating mung bean sprouts in stir-fry dishes.
Context #2 | Verb

growth

To sprout means to begin to grow or develop. It often refers to the initial stage of a plant's growth from a seed. Sprouting can also be used metaphorically to describe the emergence or development of something new.

Synonyms

blossom, develop, germinate

Examples of usage

  • The seeds sprouted after a few days of being planted.
  • Her business idea began to sprout and eventually turned into a successful company.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brotar

🇮🇳 अंकुर

🇩🇪 keimen

🇮🇩 tumbuh

🇺🇦 проростати

🇵🇱 kiełkować

🇯🇵 芽

🇫🇷 germer

🇪🇸 brotar

🇹🇷 filizlenmek

🇰🇷 싹트다

🇸🇦 برعم

🇨🇿 klíčit

🇸🇰 klíčiť

🇨🇳 发芽

🇸🇮 kaliti

🇮🇸 spíra

🇰🇿 өсу

🇬🇪 ამოსვლა

🇦🇿 cücərmək

🇲🇽 brotar

Etymology

The word 'sprout' originated from Middle English 'spruten', which came from Old English 'sprotan', meaning 'to sprout, germinate'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to the young shoots of plants. Sprouts have been valued for their freshness and nutritional content throughout history, and they continue to be popular in modern cuisine and gardening practices.

See also: sprouting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,824, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.