Meaning & Definition of word "Pod"

Pod

/pɒd/

1. A pod is a seed vessel in plants, especially one that splits open to release seeds.
- Example: The pea pod was filled with fresh, green peas ready to be eaten.
2. A group or cluster of similar items, often used in a specific context.
- Example: The pod of dolphins swam gracefully alongside the boat.
3. A detachable compartment of a spacecraft or an aircraft that serves a specific function.
- Example: The capsule can return to Earth safely after detaching from the main pod.

1. To form or gather into a pod.
- Example: The plants podded their seeds in the warm sunlight.

●Middle English 'podde', origin from Old English 'podd', meaning 'pouch or bag'.

podcast:

A digital audio file made available for streaming or download, typically organized as a series.

pod of whales:

A group of whales swimming together.

pod system:

A modular system in technology or business.

seed:

The part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

capsule:

A small container or vessel, typically cylindrical.

enclosure:

An area that is sealed off or surrounded.

Meaning: A term for a small, self-contained living space, particularly in shared housing.

● Example Sentence: I'm renting a pod in a co-living space downtown.

Meaning: A group of people collaborating on a project or idea.

● Example Sentence: We formed a pod to work on the new project together.