mushroom
/ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/noun
The soft, fleshy part of a fungus that grows above the ground or on rotting wood, often shaped like a small umbrella.
Example sentences
- “Never eat a wild mushroom unless an expert has confirmed it is safe.”
- “She sliced some mushrooms and added them to the pasta sauce.”
As a verb it means to grow fast: complaints mushroomed overnight.