Pod
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pod is a noun meaning A self-contained unit, container, or enclosure that holds, protects, or transports something.
Meaning
A self-contained unit, container, or enclosure that holds, protects, or transports something.
More Meanings
- A small, self-contained unit within a larger system.
- A group or collective.
- A lie-flat seat in business or first class.
- A tapered, cylindrical body of ore or minerals.
- (informal, Internet) Clipping of podcast.
- (informal) Clipping of isopod.
- (intransitive) To bear or produce pods
Example Sentences
Thus the torpedoes will have to be stored internally or be podded into streamline containers.
I'd started shopping at 2 a.m., and the pod I listened to while shopping was almost through, so had to be 3 damn near.
These ads are shown during commercial breaks when there is no game action. Usually, multiple spots are grouped into a pod of commercials.
Lycoming is working on a twin T53 or T55 turboprop installation whereby two engines would be podded together to drive a single propeller.
Word Forms
- pods
- podding
- podded
Synonyms for pod
Depending on context, synonyms include cod, shell, seedpod, seedcase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seedpod, seedcase, shell, cod, clove, bay.
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