Mushroom Definition & Meaning
mushroom
- noun
- common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)
- any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium
- a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
- fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi
- verb
- pick or gather mushrooms; "We went mushrooming in the Fall"
- grow and spread fast; "The problem mushroomed"
"Mushroom" in song lyrics
See how mushroom is used in real songs:
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"So I took pictures of this mandarin orange mushroom"
Atoms Family f/ Molecule — Molecule -
"and I blossom like a mushroom"
Haiku D'etat — Studio Street Stage -
"In the shape of a mushroom"
Kool Moe Dee — I'm Blowin' Up
Words that rhyme with mushroom
Usage tips for "mushroom"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mushroom" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mushroom to find words that pair well.