shoots
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃuts// UK //ʃˈuːts// shoots
n. a young, thin branch growing from a plant or tree. You use this word for the new green parts that appear in spring.
n. a young, tender stem or branch of a plant, often bearing leaves or flowers. Typically used in the plural to describe new growth.
The rose bush has many new shoots.
Gardeners prune the old wood to encourage fresh shoots.
The delicate green shoots emerging from the soil signal the end of winter.