Vocabulary Entry

sap

|noun • verb

noun

The fluid that circulates through a plant, consisting mostly of water and nutrients.

Example Sentences

"The tree's sap flowed more freely in the spring."

"After tapping the maple tree, we collected the sweet sap."

"The gardener noticed that the sap was running clear, indicating a healthy tree."

verb

Example Sentences

"The long hours at work sap my enthusiasm."

"Negative comments can sap a person's confidence."

"The heat exhausted her, sapping her strength for the rest of the hike."