noun

progeny

PROD-zhuh-nee

Progeny (noun) means offspring or descendants, considered together. Example: “The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside.”

noun

Offspring or descendants, considered together.

"The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside."

"The royal family's progeny extended across several European thrones."

How to use progeny

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChildren or descendants, especially spoken of as a group.

When to use it

A formal or literary word — most everyday speech would just say "children" or "offspring."

Common pairings

produce progeny their progeny

progenies plural

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The old oak's _____ now cover the entire hillside.

From Latin progenies, from progigno, "to beget, produce."

Origin: Latin

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What does “progeny” mean?

The word “progeny” means offspring or descendants, considered together. In plain terms, children or descendants, especially spoken of as a group.

How do you pronounce “progeny”?

“Progeny” is pronounced PROD-zhuh-nee (/ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ in IPA).

How do you use “progeny” in a sentence?

Here is “progeny” used in a sentence: “The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside.”

What part of speech is “progeny”?

“Progeny” is a noun.

Where does the word “progeny” come from?

The word “progeny” comes from Latin. From Latin progenies, from progigno, "to beget, produce.".

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