Synonyms for spore
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
Related words
- Word family
- sporangium
- Phrases
- spore case milky spore pollen spore resting spore spore fruit swarm spore
Forms
- Plural
- spores → germs…
Example sentences
- germ Antibodies work by attaching themselves to an invading germ.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| spore | falling | |
| germ | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- germ1