1. produces or deposits eggs, especially in large numbers (used of fish, frogs, and other aquatic animals)
Usage: biology
2. produces or gives rise to something, often in large quantities

1. the eggs of fish, frogs, or other aquatic animals
Usage: biology
2. offspring or product of something

Examples

• The salmon spawns in freshwater streams every fall.
• This policy spawns more problems than it solves.
• The frogs left their spawn in the shallow pond.
• The internet spawns countless new businesses each year.
• Fish spawn can be found floating near the water’s surface.
• The controversy spawns heated debates across the country.
• Scientists study the spawn of various marine species.