Sprout
Emerge from seed
A sprout is a new growth from a plant—a shoot emerging from a seed, bulb, or stem.
Brussels sprouts are the small cabbage-like vegetables growing along a stalk.
To sprout is to begin growing: Seeds sprouted overnight.
The meaning extends to any sudden emergence: New buildings sprouted across the city.
Children sprout when they grow quickly: He's really sprouted this summer.
Recently sprouted young plant
- shootDischarge or capture
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- germinateBegin plant development
- cotyledonEmbryonic leaf in seeds
emergence · root · soil · planting · growth · propagation · nursery · potting
Come out into view
- developCause gradual growth
- appearBecome perceptible to sight
- ariseCome into being
- budUnopened plant growth
burgeon · flourish · bloom · spring up · grow · unfold · nascent · young
seedling
Recently sprouted young plant
cotyledon · emergence · root · soil · planting · growth · propagation · nursery · potting · tender
emerge
Come out into view
bud · burgeon · flourish · bloom · spring up · grow · unfold · nascent · young · new
offspring
Biological descendants produced
tyke · heir · progeny · descendant · junior · sapling · little one · tot · youth · small fry
cruciferous
Four-petaled vegetable family
bitter · miniature · leaves · stalk · harvest · winter · side dish · garlic · balsamic · crispy
- Fictional ProfessorsProfessor X, Snape, McGonagall, Professor Oak, Flitwick
- mascotsTony the Tiger, Ronald McDonald, Pillsbury Doughboy, Mr. Clean, Geico Gecko
- pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max
Sproutmature plant
Fully developed vegetation
old growth · seedling · wither · die · decay
- bean sproutsGerminated legume seedlings
- Brussels sproutsMiniature cabbage-like vegetables
- alfalfa sproutsGerminated legume seedlings
- sprouted grainsGerminated cereal seeds
- sprouted breadBread from germinated kernels
- broccoli sproutsGerminated seeds of cruciferous plant