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seedman

seedman

9.1
A person who sells seeds for planting
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːdˌmæn/
translation icon : vendedor de semillas
  • The seedman offered a variety of organic seeds.

Examples

  • The seedman suggested a variety of flowers for my new garden.

  • We ordered heritage vegetables from the local seedman last spring.

  • In the nineteenth century, a seedman was essential for farmers preparing to plant crops.

  • She visited the local seedman to buy vegetables.

  • The seedman recommended the best seeds for our vegetable garden.

  • At the market, the seedman had a wide selection of seeds for flowers and plants.

  • I spoke with the seedman about the best practices for germinating seeds indoors.

Synonyms

seedsman
vsseedman
8.9

A person who sells seeds for planting

is male specific rather than a gender neutral label
seed seller
vsseedman
2.0

A person or shop that sells seeds for planting

is male specific rather than including companies or organisations
seedswoman
vsseedman
9.8

A woman who sells seeds for planting

is male specific rather than referring to a female professional
seedwoman
vsseedman
8.9

A woman who sells seeds

is male specific rather than indicating a general female seller

Surface Forms

seedman singular
seedmen plural

Morphology

seedman = seed + man (transparent) = seed + man

A straightforward compound: 'seed' + 'man' denotes a person associated with or dealing in seeds, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Seedman comes from the simple parts seed ('a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant') and man ('person'). So a seedman is a person who sells seeds, especially for planting.