Synonyms for

Sprouts

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

Definition

Sprouts are young plants that are just starting to grow.

Synonyms & similar words

stock shoot burgeonforth spud bourgeon sprout pullulate germinate shoots germinations buds seedlings growths developments beginnings emergences startups inceptions origins commencements initiations launches openings dawnings kickoffs onsets

Synonyms by register

Formal

germinate develop emerge

Informal

grow shoot up spring up

Literary

bud unfurl

Antonyms

wither die decay decline shrink diminish

Common collocations

  • bean sprouts
  • Brussels sprouts
  • sprouts of creativity
  • sprouts of rebellion
  • new sprouts
  • vegetable sprouts
  • seed sprouts
  • sprouts of life

Word family

noun sprout
verb sprout

Usage note

Primarily used for plants beginning to grow or for young, tender vegetables. Can also be used metaphorically for the beginning of something.

Example sentences

  1. I picked some sprouts from my garden today.
  2. The sprouts on the potato were starting to grow.
  3. I don't like sprouts on my pizza.
  4. Sprouts are a healthy addition to any meal.
  5. The farmer planted sprouts in the field.

Quotes

  • "Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized. The beauty of a garden is that you can always start over. Nature is merciful." - Allan Armitage
  • "The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies." - Gertrude Jekyll
  • "The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses." - Hanna Rion

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