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BUD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Bud.

How to pronounce bud:

US

Bud - as a noun

A partially opened flower

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bloomblossomflower
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sprout
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bud - as a verb

Develop buds

Example: "The hibiscus is budding!"

Start to grow or develop

Example: "A budding friendship"

Example Sentences

"She plucked a beautiful rose bud from the garden."
"The bud on the tree was starting to blossom."
"He carefully trimmed the marijuana bud before rolling a joint."
"The young girl carefully placed the flower bud in her hair."
"I can see a tiny bud forming on the plant."
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Word Game Points

Is BUD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bud is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUD has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BUD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bud is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BUD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bud is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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