bud
Plural
buds
1
a part of a plant from which new flowers, leaves, or stems develop
- The tree branches were covered in tiny buds, promising new leaves and flowers in the coming spring.
- She noticed a small bud forming on her rose plant, indicating that it would soon bloom.
- As winter ended, the buds on the cherry tree began to swell, signaling the start of a new growing season.
- The plant’s new buds emerged quickly after being transplanted into a larger pot with fresh soil.
2
a flower that has begun to open but is not yet fully unfolded
3
marijuana, especially the flower of the cannabis plant
- He rolled up some bud before the concert.
- That shop sells top-shelf bud, but it's pricey.
- We were out of bud, so we had to hit up a friend.
- She says smoking bud helps her sleep better.
- They showed me a jar of fresh bud they just harvested.