spore

1 of 3

noun

ˈspȯr

: a primitive usually unicellular often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms and capable of development into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore

spored

ˈspȯrd

adjective

spore

2 of 3

verb

spored; sporing

intransitive verb

: to produce or reproduce by spores

-spore

3 of 3

noun combining form

: spore having (such) a characteristic or origin

aeciospore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The bacterial milky spore disease, Bacillus popillae, kills Japanese beetle grubs in the soil.

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2022 Inspect the wood for dry rot by looking for spore dust, fruiting bodies of fungus, or a lingering damp or musty smell.

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022 Our supplement also includes a 20 million-spore probiotic, which has been found to aid with IBS symptoms.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022 Our supplement also has a 20 million-spore probiotic, which has been found to help with IBS symptoms.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022 Our vegan protein blend is complemented with a 20 million spore probiotic to keep your gut happy.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Sixty percent of people who inhale a Coccidioides spore have no symptoms or only very mild flu-like symptoms, do not see a doctor, and don't make it into the statistics.

Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2022 The main component often missing for a mold spore to transition into a living colony is moisture.

Michael Rubino, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 Potter even once attempted to submit a scientific paper on spore germination to the Linnean Society—but eventually withdrew, per a V&A biography.

Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2022

Verb

Two different strains will not contribute equally to spore and stalks.

Quanta Magazine, 5 Nov. 2015 See More

单词	spore
释义	spore 1 of 3 noun ˈspȯr : a primitive usually unicellular often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms and capable of development into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore spored ˈspȯrd adjective spore 2 of 3 verb spored; sporing intransitive verb : to produce or reproduce by spores -spore 3 of 3 noun combining form : spore having (such) a characteristic or origin aeciospore Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The bacterial milky spore disease, Bacillus popillae, kills Japanese beetle grubs in the soil. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2022 Inspect the wood for dry rot by looking for spore dust, fruiting bodies of fungus, or a lingering damp or musty smell. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022 Our supplement also includes a 20 million-spore probiotic, which has been found to aid with IBS symptoms. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022 Our supplement also has a 20 million-spore probiotic, which has been found to help with IBS symptoms. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022 Our vegan protein blend is complemented with a 20 million spore probiotic to keep your gut happy. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Sixty percent of people who inhale a Coccidioides spore have no symptoms or only very mild flu-like symptoms, do not see a doctor, and don't make it into the statistics. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2022 The main component often missing for a mold spore to transition into a living colony is moisture. Michael Rubino, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 Potter even once attempted to submit a scientific paper on spore germination to the Linnean Society—but eventually withdrew, per a V&A biography. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2022 Verb Two different strains will not contribute equally to spore and stalks. Quanta Magazine, 5 Nov. 2015 See More Word History Etymology Noun New Latin spora seed, spore, from Greek, act of sowing, seed, from speirein to sow — more at sperm Noun combining form borrowed from New Latin -spora spore entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1836, in the meaning defined above Verb 1866, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing spore milky spore disease swarm spore spore case milky spore disease swarm spore spore case Kids Definition spore noun ˈspȯr : a reproductive body that is produced by fungi and by some plants and microorganisms and consists of a single cell able to produce a new individual Medical Definition spore 1 of 2 noun ˈspō(ə)r, ˈspȯ(ə)r : a primitive usually unicellular often environmentally resistant dormant or reproductive body produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms and capable of developing into a new individual either directly or after fusion with another spore spore 2 of 2 intransitive verb spored; sporing : to produce or reproduce by spores
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spore

noun

verb

noun combining form

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing spore

Kids Definition

noun

Medical Definition

noun

intransitive verb