seedtime

noun

seed·time ˈsēd-ˌtīm

1

: the season of sowing

2

: a period of original development

Examples of seedtime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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

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Word History

First Known Use

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

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“Seedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seedtime. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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