pod

noun

ˈpäd How to pronounce pod (audio)
Definition of podnext
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pod But nine in 10 Americans are concerned about the effect of the minuscule plastic pieces on the planet and their bodies, according to a 2025 poll conducted by environmental group 5 Gyres; and studies have shown that pods shed microplastics. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 Chris Reynolds, who owns the land with his wife, Louise Marshall, gives every pod guest a tour, something that will become an even bigger selling point once wine is available to taste. — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Mobile missile system The Avenger features a 360-degree rotating turret with two missile pods mounted on a Humvee’s heavy chassis and can fire FIM-92 Stinger missiles. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 The United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently tested SpaceX's Starfall orbital cargo delivery pod, successfully delivering it to a deployment location in the Pacific Ocean. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pod
  1. sheath
  2. casing
  3. housing
  4. hull
  5. shell
  6. capsule
  7. covering
Noun
  • It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Disneyland My favorite new item available at Disneyland is essentially a flip book, albeit one styled as a vintage ‘50s-style TV with brown casing that can house multiple oversize flip books.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators found seven shell casings at the scene, police said.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • California was in the early stages of a housing crisis, and homeowners were feeling the squeeze of rising property tax bills.
    — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Channel ports, housing for asylum seekers and even the lifeboat charity that rescues people in danger at sea have been targeted by anti-migrant protests encouraged by far-right activists.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • The crew of the Chelsea 3 reported the ship’s deck and hull were hit by three aerial drones.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The yacht pairs a wave-piercing plumb bow with a robust steel hull and a lightweight aluminium superstructure.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • The politician chose to wear a long, dangly pair of dentalium shell earrings, paired with a burgundy suit.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hero Devices is also keen to point out that this is a full, licensed copy of Windows 11, not an emulator or a streaming shell.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • Woods by Jordyn has been in production since 2023, starting with a capsule of mesh dresses.
    — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sculptural silver jewelry, leopard print accents, a floor-length (of course) black satin robe… the contents of her Rimowa are unsurprisingly glamorous, proving that a capsule closet needn’t be boring.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of capsule
Noun
  • Irulan’s costumes also continue the ecclesiastical language established for the Bene Gesserit, with elaborate head coverings.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Named for the Turkish town of Uşak, where the weaving tradition began, these hand-knotted floor coverings gained popularity during the Ottoman Empire and were eventually exported across Europe.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of covering

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