Seedlings Meaning in English
word · lemma: seedling
ˈsidɫɪŋz
SEED-lingz
sˈiːdlɪŋz
SEED-lingz
Definition
Seedlings are young plants that have just started to grow from seeds and are not yet mature.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in gardening, farming, and botany. Refers specifically to a very early growth stage, before the plant is strong or ready to be transplanted. Avoid using 'seedlings' for mature or well-rooted plants.
Spanish: plántulasPortuguese (BR): mudasPortuguese (PT): plântulasChinese (Simplified): 幼苗Chinese (Traditional): 幼苗Hindi: पौधेArabic: شتلاتBengali: চারাRussian: саженцы - всходыJapanese: 苗 - 苗木Vietnamese: cây conKorean: 모종 - 묘목Turkish: fide - çelik (bitki)Urdu: پودے (نئے اگنے والے)Indonesian: bibit - kecambah
Example Sentences
The seedlings need sunlight to grow.
basic
She watered the seedlings every morning.
basic
We planted the seedlings in rows.
basic
After a week, the tomato seedlings started to look much stronger.
natural
Be careful not to damage the tiny seedlings when you weed the garden.
natural
Some seedlings didn’t survive the cold night, but most are still growing well.
natural