seedtime

/ˈsiːdtaɪm/
noun
  1. The season or period of the year when seeds are planted in the ground.
    • In many cultures, festivals mark the beginning of seedtime.
    • The old farmer remembered when seedtime was a community event with everyone helping.
    • Farmers prepare their fields carefully during seedtime to ensure a good harvest.
  2. A figurative period of preparation or beginning that leads to future results.
    • The company's seedtime involved long hours and little pay, but it built a strong foundation.
    • Investing in research now is a seedtime for technological breakthroughs later.
    • The early years of a child's education are a seedtime for lifelong learning.
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