Meaning of the word seeded in English

What does seeded mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seeded

US /ˈsiː.dɪd/
UK /ˈsiː.dɪd/

Adjective

1.

having had the seeds removed

Example:
She used seeded grapes to make the fruit salad.
The recipe calls for seeded cucumbers.
2.

containing seeds

Example:
She prefers seeded bread for her sandwiches.
The bird feeder was filled with various seeded mixes.
3.

(of a player or team) ranked among the best in a competition and therefore given a position in the draw that avoids having to play other top-ranked players or teams in the early rounds.

Example:
The top four players were all seeded in the tournament.
She was the number one seeded player in the tennis championship.

Verb

past tense and past participle of 'seed'

Example:
The gardener seeded the entire lawn in the spring.
They seeded the clouds to encourage rain.