noun
pod
POD
noun
1
A seed case of a plant, especially a legume, that splits open when ripe.
"She shelled the peas straight from their pods."
2
A group of whales, dolphins, or similar sea mammals.
"A pod of dolphins followed the boat for miles."
3
A small, separate compartment or unit, especially one attached to a larger structure.
"The astronauts detached the escape pod before re-entry."
verb
1
To produce or grow seed pods.
"The bean plants had begun to pod nicely by midsummer."
How to Use Pod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA seed case on a plant, a group of sea mammals, or a small self-contained unit or compartment.
Common pairings
pea pod
pod of whales
escape pod
Word Forms
podded past tense, pods singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly linked to an Old English word for an outer covering or garment.