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Meaning of Sapling
A young tree, typically in the early stages of growth
Definitions
- A young tree, especially one that has recently been planted or has not yet matured
- * A small or immature plant, especially a tree
Etymology of Sapling
The word "sapling" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "saep" or "sap" referred to the sap or juice of a plant, and "ling" was a suffix used to form diminutive nouns, indicating something small or young
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe young trees or plants
Example Uses
- The gardener carefully transplanted the sapling to a larger pot to give it more room to grow
- * The forest was filled with saplings, a sign of new life and regeneration after the fire
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
mature tree
old tree
ancient tree
veteran tree
fully grown tree
developed tree
grown tree
adult tree
mature plant
full-grown plant
established plant
seasoned plant
aged plant
venerable plant
senior plant
elder plant