# Spears

/ˈspɪɹz/ (US) · /spˈiəz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spears
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 2. vegetable stems

noun · CEFR B2

the young, thin stems of certain plants, especially asparagus.

For teachers: the tender, pointed young shoots of a plant, most commonly used in a culinary context regarding asparagus.

- She roasted twelve asparagus spears with olive oil and salt.
- The chef carefully arranged the blanched asparagus spears vertically to add visual height to the main course presentation.

## Examples

- The hunters carried long wooden spears into the forest.
- Archaeologists discovered several flint spears that were used by early humans thousands of years ago.
- The museum's collection includes ceremonial spears decorated with intricate carvings and feathers, reflecting the high status of the warriors who once carried them.

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