Synonyms for

Stalks

Verb / stɔ:ks / Another word for stalks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stalks are the long, thin parts of a plant that support the leaves, flowers, or fruit.

Synonyms & similar words

husk angrywalk stillhunt haunt chaff stubble shuck stem stalking straw stalk stems trunks shafts shoots stipes staves stems stocks supports columns pillars posts poles rods spars uprights bars beams joists

Example sentences

  1. The farmer harvested the corn stalks.
  2. The sunflower stalks reached towards the sky.
  3. The celery stalks were crunchy and delicious.
  4. The beanstalk grew taller and taller.
  5. The tomato plants had sturdy stalks to hold up the heavy fruit.

Quotes

  • "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "A weed is but an unloved flower." - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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