bud
[bʌd]
A bud is an early stage of growth for plants and flowers.
When we talk about something being in its "bud," it means that it's still developing, but has potential to grow into something bigger. For example, if you see a flower shop with potted trees labeled as "Christmas tree buds," they're basically young seedlings waiting to sprout their branches and needles. This word is often used for things like food, too – think of a grape bud on a vine, which will eventually ripen into a juicy fruit.
How common is "bud"?
Word bud is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
Example: After a long, cold winter, the trees finally began to produce buds.
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verb
To form buds.
Example: The trees are finally starting to bud.
Real examples of "bud" in context
