noun Uncommon

spawning

Spawning (noun) means the act or process of laying eggs, especially by fish or amphibians. Example: “The river was closed to fishing during the salmon spawning season.”

noun

The act or process of laying eggs, especially by fish or amphibians.

"The river was closed to fishing during the salmon spawning season."

How to use spawning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of producing eggs, most often used for fish and frogs.

Common pairings

spawning season spawning ground

Word forms

spawnings plural

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Rhymes for spawning

awning yawning dawning fawning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spawning” mean?

The word “spawning” means the act or process of laying eggs, especially by fish or amphibians. In plain terms, the process of producing eggs, most often used for fish and frogs.

How do you use “spawning” in a sentence?

Here is “spawning” used in a sentence: “The river was closed to fishing during the salmon spawning season.”

What part of speech is “spawning”?

“Spawning” is a noun.

Is “spawning” a common word?

“Spawning” is an uncommon word in modern English.