Synonyms for

Pod

Verb / pɑ:d / Another word for pod — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A seed vessel of a plant, containing the seeds.

Synonyms & similar words

fuelpod cod seedpod seedcase capsule case pouch bag sac shell covering vessel container receptacle holder enclosure pack crate caddy basket tray drawer bin box

Synonyms by register

Formal

module compartment enclosure container

Informal

group bunch clump set

Literary

womb cradle shell

Antonyms

individual single separate disjoint unconnected

Common collocations

  • seed pod
  • pea pod
  • escape pod
  • life pod
  • launch pod
  • pod bay
  • pod people
  • pod system

Word family

noun pod
verb pod
adjective podded

Usage note

The word 'pod' can refer to a seed casing, a small group of animals (especially marine mammals), or a self-contained unit. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The green bean pods were crisp and fresh.
  2. He collected the pea pods in a bucket.
  3. The okra pods were too tough to eat.
  4. The soybean pods were bursting with beans.
  5. She opened the pod to reveal the seeds inside.

Quotes

  • I am a pod person.
  • I'm like a pod person.
  • I would rather do films because I am very interested in filmmaking and I think it would be a great experience, but I do commercials because they pay me, and they are shorter. I've done one for eBay, and I did a few for a company called Pod, which is a phone download.

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