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pod

noun

ˈpäd

Definition of pod

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pod When left to self-sow, these annuals typically drop seeds when the seed pods turn papery in late summer to early autumn. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 This year, dozens of coffees from around the world — ranging from whole-bean coffees, ground coffee, instant coffee, capsules/pods and decaf products — earned Superior Taste Awards. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Dishwasher Tablet Use a damp dishwasher tablet (not a pod) to scrub away grease from the inside of your glass oven door without scratching. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 Then biting into a fresh pod from my own backyard—no cooking, no seasoning—emphasized its versatility even more. — Trelani Michelle, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pod

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Noun

To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

That cover is made of 10-millimeter-thick cotton quilted with a reflective casing that blocks heat from the sun instead of absorbing it.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of casing

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For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and land-use restrictions.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.

— Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of housing

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The Volare, a 1981 Marine Trader Pilot built in Taiwan with a fiberglass hull, was based at Village West Marina & Resort in Stockton, according to Tamara Barak Aparton of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of hull

Noun

The look wasn’t far from the unrestricted version of their dish, which uses shells.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
During the search, BPD said officers found a ghost gun that contained one spent shell casing lodged in the chamber and was loaded with 16 live rounds in a large-capacity magazine.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of shell

Noun

Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Additional jolts of sophistication come courtesy of a custom Area Environments wall covering, a gold mirror from Made Goods, Jiun Ho sconces, and German photographer Ellen von Unwerth’s black and white snapshot of a carefree Naomi Campbell.

— Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

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