spore
noun
a walled, single- to many-celled, reproductive body of an organism, capable of giving rise to a new individual either directly or indirectly.
spores
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pluralof spore.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"It smells horrible," he said, explaining the fungus attracts flies which help spread its spores.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Anthrax is caused by a bacteria called Bacillus anthracis, which largely survives as spores that hide away in soil for years before entering an animal through inhalation or a cut or wound.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Just days before, Lennar had come in with its own mold assessor that found levels of around 500 spores per cubic meter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Lawyers on both sides often use tests that measure the number of mold spores in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
In the standard mixture a gram of dust contains 100 million spores.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
