Pronunciation: /sprout/
noun a young shoot of a plant, especially one that is newly emerging from the ground
A1 I planted a tiny sprout in my garden.
A2 The sprout grew into a beautiful flower.
B1 The farmer carefully tended to the sprouts in the greenhouse.
B2 The sprout had already started to wither due to lack of sunlight.
C1 The botanist studied the genetic makeup of the sprout to understand its growth pattern.
C2 The rare sprout species was successfully cultivated in the research laboratory.
verb to begin to grow or develop
A1 The seeds sprout into tiny plants.
A2 In the spring, flowers sprout all over the garden.
B1 After a few days of rain, new grass began to sprout in the yard.
B2 The new business idea sprouted from a conversation between friends.
C1 The young artist's talent sprouted early and led to a successful career in the arts.
C2 The revolutionary movement sprouted from years of social and political unrest.
adjective having sprouts or shoots
A1 I saw a sprout growing in the garden.
A2 The sprout plant was small and delicate.
B1 The sprout vegetables were fresh and crisp.
B2 The sprout leaves had a vibrant green color.
C1 The sprout seedlings were carefully nurtured in the greenhouse.
C2 The sprout buds were beginning to blossom into beautiful flowers.
formal The farmer observed the tiny sprout emerging from the soil in the field.
informal I can't believe how quickly the sprout popped up in our garden!
slang Check out that little sprout growing in the corner of the yard!
figurative With proper care and attention, the business began to sprout and thrive.
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