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 And although White died in 2021 at age 99, Bertinelli says her presence continues to be felt, imagining exactly what her friend would have done as a guest on the pod. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Instead of reloading rockets individually, crews replace the entire launcher pod with an onboard crane, significantly reducing reload times and simplifying logistics. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The tour will serve as the basis for a new live album and revive the drum pod, a metal cage for his drummer that became a hallmark of his arena shows. — Heather Bushman, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026 International flights to Europe generally carry more premium seats like lie-flat pods than smaller jets that are used for domestic travel — and airlines are planning to expand those options further. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 July 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
  • 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
  • Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Investigators recovered spent pistol casings at the scene, the SBU said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Her body was found with gunshot wounds to the head and pistol casings, according to police and the Ukrainian Prosecutor’s Office.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • Local advocates are pushing prefab even further, pitching off‑grid cottage villages powered by solar and advanced water recycling — an affordable, sustainable vision that may test Altadena’s appetite for denser housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The researcher said that part of the reason so many people with mental health issues landed in jail was related to a lack of mental health and housing resources outside the jail, which could have prevented some bookings.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • The Finnish yard has just unveiled the first hull of its new 80 Café Racer series, a lineup meant to bring a dose of style and personality to the seas.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • This process involves removing fuel, managing radiological controls, separating the hull, demilitarizing, and recycling.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • Authorities conducted the raid after shells recovered from McDougal’s homicide scene were linked to a Pittsburg shooting that occurred inside a 7-Eleven in 2025, authorities said.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • But after rejoining the Atlanta Braves in late June following a right oblique strain that had him out for nearly a month, the 25-year-old catcher endured a 2-for-43 skid and looked like a shell of himself at the plate.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • The capsule features two Eberjey classic women’s silhouettes with an exclusive wave print on a Memorable Blue custom hue, with navy piping details.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • As just one example, SpaceX Crew Dragon capsules and Roscosmos Soyuz spacecraft are the only two vehicles that bring astronauts to the station right now.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of capsule
Noun
  • The leg-covering length is a chic no-brainer for lounging in the grass.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • According to the legend, Lady Godiva’s long hair served as a covering on her ride.
    — Michele MetychAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Definition of covering

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