budding

adjective

bud·​ding ˈbə-diŋ How to pronounce budding (audio)
: being in an early stage of development
budding novelists

Examples of budding in a Sentence

her budding career as a lawyer the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office
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The audience was a mix of investors, developers and budding entrepreneurs. Saakshar Duggal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Retreating deeper into the mind and spaces of comfort and budding habits did. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025 Indeed, Jamaica may elicit mountains and waterfalls, but these days the Caribbean nation is also trying to showcase its cinematic potential and budding film industry. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025 Netflix’s Forever series starring Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. unfolds as a contemporary, budding love story between two shy teenagers who have vibrant dreams set in Los Angeles. Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for budding

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of budding was circa 1586

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“Budding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/budding. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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