pod
noun
a somewhat elongated, two-valved seed vessel, as that of the pea or bean.
pods
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present tense formof pod (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Vanillin is the main flavor and fragrance compound found in natural vanilla pods.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
In June, the charity also took the keys to eight one-bedroom modular "pods", which were gifted by the Hill Group, an Essex-based developer.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Once their spring blooms are complete, Aggrey meticulously collects the seed pods from the clarkias, gilias and phacelias, processes the seeds and packages them for gifting before the subsequent spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mixing in a few cardamom pods with ground coffee in your French press or drip machine is another sugar substitute for your morning brew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Thick-skinned banana clumps, pungent sprays of jasmine, black-seeded papayas, and delicate pods of vanilla all astonished her.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
