Meaning & use
weedings
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“weedings” is a form of “weeding”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
occasions or sessions when weeds are removed from soil or a garden.
Grammar: Usually used in the singular as an uncountable activity; the plural appears when you count separate sessions.
Patterns
- regular weedings
- do the weedings
The gardener scheduled three weedings before the roses bloomed.
Regular weedings kept the vegetable patch clear all summer.
Word forms
| singular | weeding |
|---|
Common combinations
- spring weedings
- Spring weedings are easier before the soil dries out.
- regular weedings
- Regular weedings stop the weeds from seeding.
- a morning of weedings
- She spent a morning of weedings in the herb garden.
Synonyms and how they differ
- clearing
- 'Clearing' means removing everything, not just weeds.
Word family
Commonly confused: weedings or weddings?
weedings vs weddings
'Weddings' are marriage ceremonies; 'weedings' are sessions of removing weeds.
Practice
The farmer planned several ___ before planting the new crop.
Choose one answer.
'Weedings' is the plural that matches 'several'; 'weddings' means marriage ceremonies, 'weeding' is singular, and 'weed' is a single plant or a verb.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “weedings”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.