"Sprout" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A young or newly formed plant, especially a small shoot or shoot system capable of photosynthesis.
Example: Seeds sprout into tiny plants when they have enough water and sunlight.
Synonyms: shoot, sprig, sapling, youngling
Antonyms: seedling, sapling, sprig
Etymology: From the verb "sprout", derived from the Old English word "sprūtan", which meant "to burst forth" or "to grow".
A refreshing drink, typically of wine, beer, or soda, served in a glass with a small amount of water or other liquid added, resulting in a fizzy, sparkling effect.
Verbs: to sprinkle, drizzle, or dash something, especially a liquid, in a small amount or drop by drop.<br><br>Example: "She spritzes the perfume on her wrists."<br><br>Nouns: a light, often sweet, refreshing drink, often made with sparkling wine or other liquor. It is typically served in a tall glass filled with ice and garnished with a slice of fruit, such as orange or lemon.<br><br>Example: "She had a spritz on the beach."<br><br>In some contexts, spritzes can also refer to a type of painting technique, in which small droplets of paint are sprayed onto a surface to create a textured effect.<br><br>Example: "The artist used a spritzes technique to achieve a sense of movement in her art piece."
To sprinkle or spray something with a small amount of liquid, typically in a fine spray or drop by drop.<br><br>Example: She took a spray bottle and began spritzing the plants with water.
A type of gearwheel, typically toothed on the peripheral edge, used to transmit power or motion between parallel shafts in mechanical systems.
To be in the early stage of growth or development, especially beginning to emerge or come out:<br><br> A sprouting seed starts to grow roots and a plant stem.<br> A new business idea is just beginning to sprout.<br><br>When spring arrives, plants and flowers often begin to sprout.<br> <br> springs from<br> Develops or grows from a small beginning.<br><br>The company has been sprouting ideas for innovative products.