MUSHROOM
/ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MUSHROOM
Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).
"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.
Champignon or Agaricus bisporus, the mushroom species most commonly used in cooking.
To grow quickly to a large size.
"The town’s population mushroomed from 10,000 to 110,000 in five years."
To gather mushrooms.
"We used to go mushrooming in the forest every weekend."
To form the shape of a mushroom.
Having characteristics like those of a mushroom, for example in shape or appearance, speed of growth, or texture.
"mushroom cloud"
Examples of MUSHROOM in a Sentence
- "Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."
- "The town’s population mushroomed from 10,000 to 110,000 in five years."
- "We used to go mushrooming in the forest every weekend."
- "mushroom cloud"
Word Details
Is MUSHROOM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MUSHROOM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MUSHROOM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MUSHROOM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | s | h | r | o | o | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUSHROOM
100 words from the letters in MUSHROOM
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How to Use MUSHROOM in Word Games
MUSHROOM is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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