Bud
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌd/
Bud (noun)
- a small part of a plant that will grow into a flower or leaf.
- an informal way to call a friend.
Examples
- The rose bush has a new bud.
- Each branch is covered in tiny buds.
Common collocations: flower bud, leaf bud, dormant bud, old bud, best bud
Bud (verb)
- to begin to grow new shoots or leaves.
Examples
- The trees begin to bud in spring.
- The plant will bud after the rain.