ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A small, self-contained unit within a larger system.
  2. A group or collective.
  3. A lie-flat seat in business or first class.
  4. A tapered, cylindrical body of ore or minerals.
  5. (informal, Internet) Clipping of podcast.
  6. (informal) Clipping of isopod.
  7. (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

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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