seedtime

noun

seed·​time ˈsēd-ˌtīm How to pronounce seedtime (audio)
1
: the season of sowing
2
: a period of original development

Examples of seedtime in a Sentence

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Plant sale: During a seedtime and harvest plant sale, visitors can purchase fall vegetables, perennials, indoor plants and more. Atlanta Life, ajc, 13 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seedtime was before the 12th century

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“Seedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seedtime. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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