sperm
Sperm (noun) means the male reproductive cell. Example: “Only one sperm can fertilize an egg.”
How to use sperm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe male reproductive cell, or informally the fluid that carries it.
Word forms
spermed past tense, sperm plural, sperms plural, sperms singular
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Etymology
From Latin sperma, from Ancient Greek σπέρμα (spérma, "seed, semen").
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What does “sperm” mean?
The word “sperm” means the male reproductive cell. In plain terms, the male reproductive cell, or informally the fluid that carries it.
How do you pronounce “sperm”?
“Sperm” is pronounced spurm (/spɜɹm/ in IPA).
How do you use “sperm” in a sentence?
Here is “sperm” used in a sentence: “Only one sperm can fertilize an egg.”
What is another word for “sperm”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sperm” include milt and seed.
What part of speech is “sperm”?
“Sperm” is a noun.
Where does the word “sperm” come from?
The word “sperm” comes from Ancient Greek.
Is “sperm” a common word?
“Sperm” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sperm” have?
“Sperm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the male reproductive cell.
Is sperm singular or plural?
Sperm is typically used the same way for both singular and plural, so you can say "a sperm" for one cell or "sperm" collectively for many, without adding an -s.
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