Sprouting

/ˈspraʊtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The process of beginning to grow or develop, typically used in relation to plants.

The seeds are sprouting in the garden as the spring weather warms the soil.

To appear or come forth from a source.

Ideas for the new project are sprouting from the brainstorming session we had yesterday.

To produce shoots or buds.

The potato is sprouting green shoots after being left in the dark for too long.

From Middle English spruten, from Old English sprūtian.

sprout up

To emerge or appear suddenly.

sprout wings

To develop the ability to fly or escape.

sprout roots

To begin to settle or root in a particular place.

sprout

A shoot or shoot-like part of a plant.

growth

The process of increasing in physical size or maturity.

germination

The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.

To begin growing in popularity or activity.

That new band is really sprouting in the music scene.

To start a new trend or idea.

The concept is sprouting in startup circles.