seedling

[ˈsiːdlɪŋ]

seedling Definition

a young plant that has grown from a seed.

Using seedling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seedling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The garden is full of seedlings waiting to be transplanted.

  • Example

    She carefully tended to the seedlings until they were strong enough to be planted outside.

  • Example

    The farmer planted hundreds of seedlings in the field.

seedling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seedling

Phrases with seedling

  • transplant seedlings

    to move young plants from one place to another, typically from a nursery to a garden or field

    Example

    It's time to transplant the seedlings into the garden.

  • raise seedlings

    to grow young plants from seeds, often indoors or in a greenhouse before planting them outside

    Example

    She spent the winter raising seedlings in her greenhouse.

  • bare-root seedlings

    young plants that are sold without soil around their roots

    Example

    The nursery sells bare-root seedlings for a lower price than potted plants.

📌

Summary: seedling in Brief

A 'seedling' [ˈsiːdlɪŋ] is a young plant that has grown from a seed. It is often raised indoors or in a greenhouse before being transplanted outside. Examples include 'The garden is full of seedlings waiting to be transplanted.' and 'The farmer planted hundreds of seedlings in the field.'