pod Synonyms
Another word for pod
• noun (Context 1)
An elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant, such as a pea or bean, that splits open along both sides when ripe.
"She sat on the porch and shelled the fresh green peas from their crisp pods."
• noun (Context 2)
A detachable or self-contained unit, housing, or compartment on an aircraft, spacecraft, or vehicle, or a small pre-measured capsule containing a single portion of coffee or detergent.
"He placed a coffee capsule into the machine and brewed a quick cup of espresso before leaving for work."
• noun (Context 3)
A small herd or school of marine mammals, especially whales, dolphins, or seals.
"From the deck of the research vessel, the biologists watched a school of orcas swimming along the coastline."
• noun (Context 4)
A small, self-contained group of people who work, learn, or socialize closely together, or an informal term for a podcast.
"Our office reorganized the engineering department into smaller, cross-functional pods to speed up product development."
• verb (Context 5)
To remove peas or beans from their outer seed vessels prior to cooking.
"We spent the afternoon in the kitchen helping our grandmother shell the broad beans for dinner."