seeds
nounUK /siːdz/
US /siːdz/
Seeds are tiny parts of a plant that can grow into new plants.
We planted sunflower seeds in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The small hard parts inside fruits like apples or grapes.
She spat out the seeds of the watermelon.
3. The starting players or competitors chosen for a tournament.
The top seeds advanced to the final round.
4. The beginnings or sources from which something develops.
The seeds of the idea were planted years ago.