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Noun — A young tree, past the seedling stage but still slender and immature.

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plant a sapling young sapling oak sapling

Etymology

From Middle English "sapling," built from sap plus the diminutive suffix "-ling."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sapling” mean?

The word “sapling” means a young tree, past the seedling stage but still slender and immature. In plain terms, a young, still-growing tree.

How do you pronounce “sapling”?

“Sapling” is pronounced SAP-lihng (/ˈsæplɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sapling” in a sentence?

Here is “sapling” used in a sentence: “We planted a row of oak saplings along the fence.”

What part of speech is “sapling”?

“Sapling” is a noun.

Where does the word “sapling” come from?

The word “sapling” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "sapling," built from sap plus the diminutive suffix "-ling.".

How many meanings does “sapling” have?

“Sapling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a young tree, past the seedling stage but still slender and immature.

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