Definition

A person or business that sells seeds for planting.

Example

The seedsman provided a variety of seeds for the farmers in the area.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting seedsman at the market yesterday.

Oh, really? What did he tell you?

He had so many varieties of plants and explained how to grow them.

That sounds awesome! I could use some tips for my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seedsman → The word is formed from "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant) and "-sman" (an Old English suffix meaning a person associated with or engaged in a particular activity). A seedsman is a person who deals with or sells seeds.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who is associated with seeds — the 'seed' is the plant's reproductive part, and '-sman' indicates a person involved in that activity.

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