noun Uncommon

weeds

weedz

Weeds (noun) means Wild, unwanted plants growing among cultivated ones (plural of weed). Example: “The flowerbeds were choked with weeds by midsummer.”

noun

Wild, unwanted plants growing among cultivated ones (plural of weed).

"The flowerbeds were choked with weeds by midsummer."

How to use weeds

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMultiple unwanted plants growing where they are not wanted.

Common pairings

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Etymology

Inflected form of weed.

Rhymes for weeds

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weeds” mean?

The word “weeds” means wild, unwanted plants growing among cultivated ones (plural of weed). In plain terms, multiple unwanted plants growing where they are not wanted.

How do you pronounce “weeds”?

“Weeds” is pronounced weedz (/wiːdz/ in IPA).

How do you use “weeds” in a sentence?

Here is “weeds” used in a sentence: “The flowerbeds were choked with weeds by midsummer.”

What part of speech is “weeds”?

“Weeds” is a noun.

Is “weeds” a common word?

“Weeds” is an uncommon word in modern English.