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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 Saltair’s refill pods lean on BHAs and zinc ricinoleate to tackle odor while smoothing skin — a skincare-crossover pitch that reframes deodorant as part of a beauty routine rather than a utilitarian purchase. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Wrap jarred, pickled okra pods in thin slices of country ham. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 Use a sharp paring knife to scrape the vanilla seeds from both halves of the bean, and add both the seeds and the pod to the pot. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Freedom also plans to add on a swing-out shower tent, which will likely find home behind or in front of the ladder on the right side of the pod. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 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
  • For birds and turtles, the beak is the mouth itself—the jaw bones, with a keratin sheath over them.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson’s sleeveless sheath, complete with a scoop neckline, showed off her black silk underwear.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Apple Watch Ultra 4 comes in one size (49mm), one casing material (titanium), and one wireless configuration (GPS and cellular) for $799, the same as the Ultra 3.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • The aim was to lower yields, reduce the cost of credit, and support housing and financial markets.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • When parents cannot afford enough food, stable housing, child care, or other necessities, the conditions created by poverty can bring them to the attention of child protective services.
    — Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • The main living areas are positioned within the hull on one level beneath a refined deckhouse.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That first reactor is already resting at a shipyard, ready for installation into the ship’s hull.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • More than 600 species of fossils from the Miocene era have been identified at the park, including Chesapectens, Ecphora, shark teeth, and Miocene-era oyster shells.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Other unique touches include shell carpeting, a Starlight headliner, and a dashboard that features abalone cutouts surrounding its clock.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • Beyond that, Cater and his team pulled out all the stops to create a special anniversary capsule, called Levels of Luxury.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • It is used in capsules, powders and liquids that are often sold in gas stations or smoke shops.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of capsule
Noun
  • But this covering isn’t made from metal or even a sturdy material like bullet-proof Kevlar.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The crawlers wander about the plants for a short period of time and then begin to feed and create a waxy covering.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of covering

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“Pod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pod. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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