Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Sapling

//ˈsæplɪŋ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A young tree, larger than a seedling.
  2. 2
    young tree wordnet
  3. 3
    A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity. figuratively

Etymology

From Middle English saplyng, seplyng, sapling, equivalent to sap + -ling.

See also for "sapling"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: sapling