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Definition of «bud»

The term "bud" has multiple meanings depending on its context.

1) In botany, a bud is an undeveloped or developing shoot that is formed during the growing season and contains small leaves, flowers, or both. It is an axillary growth that appears in the leaf axis of many plants.

2) In horticulture, "bud" refers to a young plant that has not yet flowered or fruited.

3) In popular culture, "bud" can refer to a close friend or acquaintance, often used as a term of endearment. For example: "Hey bud, what's up?"

4) Lastly, in some regions, the word "bud" is also used colloquially to mean an amount of marijuana that has not yet been fully grown or harvested.

Usage examples

  1. Buying a colorful flower bud from the florist.
  2. The rose bud started to bloom in the garden.
  3. She plucked a bud from the tea plant to brew her own tea.
  4. The young couple were excited to see the tiny bud on their apple tree.
  5. The gardener trimmed the bud of the bonsai tree to shape it.
  6. My little sister loves blowing dandelion buds to make wishes.
  7. The horticulturist observed the growth of the bud on the tropical plant.
  8. The lily bud slowly opened up, revealing its beautiful petals.
  9. The baker used yeast as a bud to make the bread dough rise.

Phrases with «bud»

Sentences with «bud»

  • In fact, as a baby she may have a wider distribution of taste buds in her mouth than you do as an adult. (babycenter.com)
  • Step # 2: Now, If you find green light then it means that you can now start using pixel buds. (indabaa.com)
  • For $ 199, you get a pair of buds with a stylish design, decent audio quality and a dock that provides up to 24 hours of charge. (tomsguide.com)
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