sprout meaning and definition

SPROUT noun

Definition of sprout (noun)

1. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
2. a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

SPROUT verb

Definition of sprout (verb)

1. produce buds, branches, or germinate
   • "the potatoes sprouted"
   • synonyms: bourgeon, burgeon forth, germinate, pullulate, shoot, spud
2. put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
   • "the plant sprouted early this year"
   • synonyms: stock