seedling

/ˈsiːd.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young plant that has just begun to grow from a seed.

“The gardener carefully transplanted the delicate seedling into a larger pot.”

2. verb

To plant or sow seeds, especially in a garden or field.

“The farmer spent all morning seeding the fields for the upcoming harvest.”

Synonyms

  • sapling
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature