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• noun (Context 1)

Youthful indiscretions, promiscuity, or reckless and irresponsible behavior before settling down into a mature lifestyle (usually used in the plural phrase 'to sow one's wild oats').

Usage Example

"After spending his twenties traveling and sowing his wild oats, he finally decided to pursue a steady career."

Strong
indiscretion
escapade
Weak
folly

• noun (Context 2)

Any of several woodland perennial flowering plants of the genus Uvularia (family Colchicaceae) native to eastern North America, bearing drooping, bell-shaped pale yellow blossoms in spring, or an ornamental grass (Chasmanthium latifolium) prized for its flat, drooping green-to-bronze flower spikelets.

Usage Example

"Along the shaded forest trail, the delicate yellow blossoms of the bellwort nodded gently in the spring breeze."

Strong
bellwort

• Nearby Words

wild geranium
wild ginger
wild indigo
wild oat
wild oats
wild pansy
wild rye

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wild oat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wild-oat
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