Synonyms for

Saplings

Verb / ˈsæplɪŋz / Another word for saplings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

young trees that have not yet matured

Synonyms & similar words

sapling seedlings shoots juveniles immatures adolescents offspring progeny youngsters sprouts buds germinations embryos infants babies pups cubs fledglings nestlings hatchlings

Example sentences

  1. The gardener planted saplings in the backyard.
  2. The saplings grew taller and stronger every year.
  3. The forest ranger showed us how to identify different types of saplings.
  4. The saplings were protected from the harsh winter by a layer of mulch.
  5. The saplings were carefully watered and fertilized to help them grow.

Quotes

  • The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.
  • The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.
  • Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.

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