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pod

Pronunciation: [pɒd]

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Learn how to use pod in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “botany”

(noun) a part of a plant that contains seeds. Just like a bag that holds things, a pod holds seeds until they're ready to grow into new plants.

Example

The pea pod was filled with fresh, green peas ready to eat.

Example

There were no peas in the empty pod; it was completely dry.

Example

What type of plant does that pod come from?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a small container used in devices or systems, like earbuds or a small vehicle. It's like a little box made to hold something special or carry people around.

Example

The new headphones came with a charging pod that keeps them powered.

Example

I lost the pod that was supposed to charge my device, so now it’s dead.

Example

How does the charging pod work with the headphones?

Context: “animal behavior”

(noun) a group of aquatic animals, especially marine mammals, that live and move together. Just like how a family sticks together, these animals swim together in groups.

Example

The pod of dolphins jumped joyfully over the waves.

Example

There wasn’t a pod of whales nearby, so we couldn’t have seen them.

Example

Have you ever seen a pod of seals on the beach?

Context: “botany”

(verb) to produce or form pods. This happens when plants create those little containers for their seeds, just like when a plant gets ready to share its seeds.

Example

The flowers began to pod after a few weeks of warm weather.

Example

The plant didn’t pod this year because it didn’t get enough sunlight.

Example

When do you think the plants will pod this season?

How to pronounce pod

Pronunciation: [pɒd]

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