Synonyms of limb

limb

noun

ˈlim 

as in branch

a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant

we hung the swing from the highest limb of the tree that we could reach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• branch
• bough
• twig
• shoot
• spur
• offshoot
• branchlet
• outgrowth
• sprig
• spray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limb

Rainwater, or the water of life, as it was known in Russia, healed all wounds, made lost limbs grow back, turned the old young again, and raised the dead up from the grave. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

The limb could have affected how Juliana’s body was positioned when she was found, according to police. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

The missing 14-year-old’s body rotted for weeks until it was found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard last September, severed at the limbs and stuffed into black plastic bags, according to medical examiner’s records and court filings. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Unfortunately, many of the best 4x4 camper vans will require you to squeeze those aching limbs into an undersized bed at night. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026