pods

noun

plural of pod
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pods Today a good seating chart aims to create pods of energy, says Rachna Shah, chief executive of KCD. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Fruits of the plant are flattened pods that are green and soft when young but papery, dry, and brown when mature. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 The highly specialized crush pods are designed to absorb the touchdown impact. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Separated into two areas, the first is the mellow bar (for pre and post-spa cocktails, mocktails, and detox juices) and four quirky pink manicure pods that look like disjointed train carriages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The sightings do not establish what the pods contain, but the September 25 maneuvering indicates increasingly demanding flight testing. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 This version from recipe developer and former BA food editor Zaynab Issa keeps things simple with black tea, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla. — Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pods
  1. sheaths
  2. casings
  3. coverings
  4. housings
  5. hulls
  6. shells
  7. capsules
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Crime scene investigators found seven shell casings on the ground after the shooting, but so far no arrests have been made.
    — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to court documents, Poindexter’s DNA was identified on shell casings found near the shooting.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • Expect elaborate window dressing, parquet floors, chinoiserie, and period wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This year, more than 20 bills aimed at curbing immigration enforcement became law, including bans on electric shock gloves and law enforcement face coverings.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • Their housings need to withstand immense water pressure, prevent water ingress, and protect sensitive components.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings
Noun
  • Penned in partnership with Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, the 87 shares the same design DNA as previous models, combining aluminum hulls with a composite deck and superstructure.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bright stars glimmer between the solar panels and outer hulls of the ISS and visiting spacecraft, painted purple by the auroral display.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hulls
Noun
  • The idea of recycling lobster, crab, or shrimp shells isn’t exactly new.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Beaten about alone in that water, the shells would have killed me.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • During the sunset event in Morocco, Kith and Giorgio Armani showcased footwear capsules developed with Asics and Diemme.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Cadence capsules are magnetic, stackable, and leakproof cases to hold liquids most conveniently.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of capsules

Browse Nearby Words

podiums
pods
Podunk
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pods. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of fervid

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All