Definitions

1. noun

A small usually rounded mass of plant tissue that grows from a stem or branch, especially one that contains the beginning of a flower or leaf.

“The tree had numerous buds along its branches that were about to bloom.”

2. verb

To produce buds or flowers.

“The garden was starting to bud in the warm spring weather.”

3. verb

To form or develop into a bud.

“The young shoots were beginning to bud out into leaves.”

4. noun

A small amount of something, especially money.

“He had a few buds in his pocket to buy a snack.”