Synonyms for

Pods

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

Definition

a seed vessel of a plant, typically containing many seeds

Synonyms & similar words

fuelpod seedcase cod seedpod pod capsule case husk podium sheath shell hull covering enclosure wrapper bag sack container receptacle holder box carton package wrap envelope

Synonyms by register

Formal

modules compartments units enclosures

Informal

cases containers sheaths housings

Literary

cradles wombs cells

Antonyms

individuality singularity isolation solitude uniqueness

Common collocations

  • seed pods
  • pea pods
  • launch pods
  • escape pods
  • sleeping pods
  • observation pods
  • hollow pods
  • bursting pods

Word family

noun pod

Usage note

The word 'pods' most commonly refers to the seed-bearing structures of plants or to self-contained units. It can also refer to a group of marine mammals, such as whales or dolphins.

Example sentences

  1. The pods of the okra plant are used in cooking.
  2. We gathered the bean pods and shelled them.
  3. The pods of the milkweed plant are filled with fluffy seeds.
  4. The seed pods of the pine tree are called pine cones.
  5. The pea pods are green and curved.

Quotes

  • 'The pod is a metaphor for community,' says the artist. 'Each pod is a community made up of individual parts.' - Janet Echelman
  • 'I am a pod person,' she says, 'and proud of it.' - Mary Roach
  • 'The pod is a self-contained unit,' she says. 'It really is a symbol of the future.' - Neri Oxman

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